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A member asked:

Can someone assist me in finding better hrt treatment suitable for me that contains oestregen and progesterone besides climen. i had to stop climen as i had pv bleeding but now i need something as im suffering from insomnia, hot flushes, etc.

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Dr. Brad Douglas answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Depends: If you are trying to treat just hot flashes a prescription to clonidine might help, ask your obgyn

Answered 12/28/2020

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