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A member asked:

I wear an estrogen .75mg patch since hysterectomy in 2001 but for the last 4 days i've been sweaty hot even when it's cool, any ideas. tyvm?

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Dr. Mary Vanko answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Hot flashes: There are many other circumstances that cause hot flashes such as thyroid disease, anxiety, illness etc. You might want to see your MD for an evaluation. She might want to talk to you about lowering the estrogen dose or weaning it.

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Answered 5/7/2017

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