Hi everyone. Im after any advice anyone has regarding helping control hot flashes!
Mine started during chemotherapy (I'm 52 and I was told it might bring on the menopause as i was peri-menopausal before treatment), and ebb and flow in intensity.
I'm due to have my first Zoladex implant this week, and I've been told they may increase, which I'm dreading, as they are already effecting my sleep.
My cancer was er+ and pr+, so HRT not an option. I'll be starting Anastrozole and Abemaciclib in the coming weeks too, which also state hot flashes as a side effect.
Has anyone found anything that helps?
Many thanks in advance ️
Where did you get it from? I have suffered from hot flushes day and night for 10 yrs. off tamoxifen for years now, but still suffering badly. I really need this. Thanks
Private prescription - your GP might do one, or find a private GP to prescribe or a menopause clinic that can prescribe. It's really made a difference. It's not gone altogether, last night I ate late and had one glass of wine - I don't normally drink, plus it was a warm night and I felt some hot flashes but overall it's way better.
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