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New onset ‘hot flashes’ years after menopause

Posted by sbrown293 @sbrown293, Jun 21, 2024

I have recently started experiencing ‘hot flashes’ in the early morning hours (3:00 to 4:00 a.m.). I’m 72 years old. Saw my provider yesterday, and she looked as surprised as I am. Requested thyroid level be checked. Also have had a few heart palpitations soon after lying down. Searching for answers.

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mdw100 | @mdw100 | Jun 28, 2024

It could be your thyroid or unbalanced overall female hormones. Maybe a hormone panel test will help. I do bioidentical hormones, but since I have changed doctors I started to spot and that is also a problem for an almost 70 yo woman. So I’m in the search for answers also if anyone can help. Thanks

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missbeverly | @missbeverly | Sep 25, 2024

I am in need of help also with my hormones/postmenopause. I am 61 yrs old and I am in Postmenopause. I just started to get hot flashes, sweats, anxiety and high blood pressure 140/88. My normal heart rate is usually 120/80. I have hashimoto's so my thyroid levels are normal.

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | Oct 20, 2024
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@missbeverly

I am in need of help also with my hormones/postmenopause. I am 61 yrs old and I am in Postmenopause. I just started to get hot flashes, sweats, anxiety and high blood pressure 140/88. My normal heart rate is usually 120/80. I have hashimoto's so my thyroid levels are normal.

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PBS documentary on menopause
The M Factor
Check it out.

I ended up going to a functional medicine provider for bhrt

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grannyl | @grannyl | 11 hours ago
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@mdw100

It could be your thyroid or unbalanced overall female hormones. Maybe a hormone panel test will help. I do bioidentical hormones, but since I have changed doctors I started to spot and that is also a problem for an almost 70 yo woman. So I’m in the search for answers also if anyone can help. Thanks

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I'm so confused. Had my hissy at 38 went thru the pause did hormone replacement for 10 years have had no mena anything til 2 years ago I'm 70. Now every night 3 to 6 full on sweats. But it has to wake me up a 1/2 hour before it starts, I'm so confused.

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