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Hormonal imbalance years after menopause??

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I don’t have the hot flashes, but my mom did many years after menopause. She suffered greatly and still does from bladder, vaginal, etc. issues. Unbelievable how bad it was. I did a lot of research and started local vaginal Estradiol cream. It does not go into your system like HRT does. It’s not considered HRT according to what I have read and heard, especially female urologists and gynecologists. I thought I was okay, but just felt healthier after I started it. It supposedly helps protect the integrity of that area. I don’t know how or if it impacts fibroids.

Thyroid and adrenal imbalances can also cause odd symptoms. And, have you checked your blood sugar levels when you have the hot flashes or sweating? You can check it with a home meter. I have type 1 diabetes and if my blood sugar gets too low, I will get anxious, sweat profusely and get very warm. It’s common with hypoglycemia. Some people who don’t take insulin also get low blood sugar sometimes. Wouldn’t hurt to rule it out. Hope you find some answers.

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So much for sharing your experience
Yes I've read about the various estrogen creams and have read conflicting information
I read that the more depleted you are in the area the more the body absorbs absorbs and so you can start having symptoms at the beginning
ten they ease up but I am concerned about the fibroids.
I might try a small.low dose and see how it goes. I think it's effecting my urethra as well as the pain I have seems to be around there. My gyn gave me an appt for Thurs so will see what she says. Hopingvshe has a pediatric speculum..this is a new doc and first time woth an exam. I can't tolerate anything bigger. We shall see what she says.
Re blood sugar. I am pre diabetic so no low blood sugar.
I general have the flashes latervin the day often after dinner so not sure that is my issue but an interesting theory.
I def think an endocrinologist should be my next doc.
This stuff is so puzzling