Menopausal Symptoms

Your hot flashes could be a menopausal symptom. The average age to stop periods is 52, but symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, moodiness, etc. can start a decade or more before your periods actually cease. Also, menopausal symptoms can mimic other disorders such as high or low thyroid and sugar imbalance. If this is a new symptom for you, consult your gyn provider. It would be wise to have a thorough check-up to determine what is causing your hot flashes so that appropriate therapy can be instituted.

 

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