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Hot Flashes

I am a 65yo F with chronic hot flashes not helped by bio-identical bi-est treatment.  I am also being treated for hypothyroidism.  Any suggestions for what is causing these hot flashes/night sweats?
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Hi,
Hot flashes and night sweats are a part of menopause. If biomedical treatment is not helping then hormonal therapy may be the answer. HRT or replacement of estrogens and progesterone will help. Also drugs like clonidine can give relief from hot flashes. Consult your Doctor. Hope this helps.
The answer is based on information provided. Exact advice is not possible without a proper examination and investigations. You are requested to consult your Doctor. Take care and keep us posted.
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Hello,
Night sweats and excessive sweating can be due to many causes. In your case it can be due to menopause which requires hormonal replacement therapy.

Certain infections, like tuberculosis, bacterial infections, abscesses and osteomyelitis can cause night sweats. AIDS and HIV can also produce night sweats. Some cancers, like lymphoma, hormone disorders like carcinoid syndrome and hypothyroidism and hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) and some neurologic conditions like strokes, autonomic neuropathy, and post-traumatic syringomyelia can also cause night sweats.

Medications like aspirin, acetaminophen, niacin, tamoxifen, Viagra and antidepressants are often linked to night sweats.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

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