female only post vsg .hot flashes!

[denise a 22]

I am 52 years old and thought I was about finished with hot flashes...it had been a couple of years.since they were bad....I am almost 3 months post op VSG and ive lost 42.pounds total since I began last sept pre op...31 since surgery......my question is have any of you ladies experienced a increase in hot flashes since having surgery...I do not have a uterus so I dont have the abnormal periods ive heard about...but maybe its a hormone issue?

[Private Sleever 50]

Never had at flashes pre-op. three mon post-op, OMG. They came with a vengeance! I understood there would be hormonal adjustments, but geesh!!!!! Doc attributed part to hormonal changes from significant weight loss & my age (47).

I tried to deal with them for a month with no relief. So I finally gave in & found an herbal supplement that I take daily. Within 10 days, hot flashes & night sweats subsided. Call it my miracle pill because after 10 days, they stopped completely. Thats not unless i miss 2 doses.

[denise a 22]

Great....what are you taking?

[Private Sleever 50]

Estroven Max Strength

[denise a 22]

Thank you I will try to find some

[Private Sleever 50]

Ok, i found it at CVS.

[Ballermom 803]

Yea! I have been having my own personal summer. I use evening primrose and they slowed down tremendously.

[denise a 22]

Ok ive been taking it for 11 days and I didnt have a hot flash the last 2 days...thamks so much!

[Beach Lover 1,084]

I am 52 years old and thought I was about finished with hot flashes...it had been a couple of years.since they were bad....I am almost 3 months post op VSG and ive lost 42.pounds total since I began last sept pre op...31 since surgery......my question is have any of you ladies experienced a increase in hot flashes since having surgery...I do not have a uterus so I dont have the abnormal periods ive heard about...but maybe its a hormone issue?

Oh my goodness YES! I think it is because of the hormones being released in the fat cells. I am no doctor by a long shot but I did read something about this. I am also 52.

[CrazyJaney 775]

I know this is an old thread but I'm hoping to resurrect it. Having serious, sleep depriving Hot Flashes. I'm 46, almost 47 and GYN checked levels. Levels have all dropped but I'm not done. Started taking Black Cohash. Having strange dreams (many about sex ????) and it gives me almost a hang over headache in morning. Anyone else experience that with Black Cohash? Would love to know.