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Hot flushes for 17 years after a hysterectomy. Will this ever stop?
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I am 60 and had a total abdominal hysterectomy with one ovary remaining 17 years ago. I went into immediate menopause and am still suffering these dreadful hot flushes. Is it possible they are with me for the rest of my life, surely this is very unusual. -
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Dr Kevin Lee
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It is known that some women have persistent flushing based on self-questionnaires many years after post-menopause, with one study recording ~11% of women 10-19 years after menopause complaining of hot flushes (1).
It is strongly recommended that you see a GP who can also assess for other potentially serious medical conditions that may manifest as hot flushing.Regards,
Dr Kevin Lee
http://www.banyoclinic.com.au/dr-kevin-lee-endocrinologist/
http://www.facebook.com/kevinleeFRACP
1. Huang AJ, Grady D, Jacoby VL, Blackwell TL, Bauer DC, Sawaya GF. Persistent Hot Flushes in Older Postmenopausal Women.Arch Intern Med. 2008;168(8):840-846. doi:10.1001/archinte.168.8.840.
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