For the older ladies -

Gezzz!!! Okay. Hot flashes and night sweat not gone!!!!

I feel for you and have been post-menopausal since 1999. However, I had a complete hysterectomy at that time and took estrogen for about 8 years after. So, initially, I had none of the symptoms you are going through. But then I let a doctor talk me into stopping despite my concerns with going from havin osteopenia to osteoporosis and generally rapid aging concerns. Well, sure enough, after being off of any type of hormone and having no ovaries, within a few years I had osteoporosis, very low energy, terrible night sweats and my skin was aging rapidly. So, about a year and a half ago I went to a local women's clinic (was going to the VA before but they are, to say the least, not very progressive with womens' medical issues), that prescribes bio-identical hormones and was started on a regimen that includes a very low does of testosterone, estrogens, progresterone, etc., since I measured absolutely zero for any of those hormones.

My symptoms have all improved dramatically, including many less night sweats (although still a few if I drink alcohol), and overall more energy and slowing of the inevitable aging process. So, I am a firm believer. However, it takes a while to get the dosage right and I use the cream and not pills since it doesn't effect the liver, etc., as much. I also do a 24 hour urine test for my levels instead of a blood test, since it is more accurate. But anyway, if you have someone who knows what they are doing, it should be better in the long run.

BTW, I am 60

Edited by topolina 2014-10-04 1:18 PM

Thank you so much for sharing. The Doctor does say it takes a week or two to feel better.