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Posted 3/11/2012 8:43 PM (GMT 0)
Has anybody any experience of using Estrogen patches to relieve hot flushes whilst undergoing HT.
I started Procren (Lupron) in late November and within three weeks I started getting hot flushes.
After consultation with my doctor I persuaded him to prescribe low dose Estrogen patches. The patches are changed twice a week, when a new patch is applied the hot flushes are more intense.
I know Dr Myers recommends the patches to relieve the symptoms of HT and also aid bone density, so I did not expect to find that they make matters worse.
smhair
Posted 3/11/2012 10:25 PM (GMT 0)
I take Effecor 175 mg daily and don't have any hot flashes. It is also good for my mood swings.
Good Luck
Posted 3/11/2012 10:28 PM (GMT 0)

bertb said...
I take Effecor 175 mg daily and don't have any hot flashes. It is also good for my mood swings.
Good Luck

Isn't that an antidepressant?
Posted 3/12/2012 12:24 AM (GMT 0)
Sure is, and a powerful one at that.

Ed
Posted 3/12/2012 2:27 AM (GMT 0)
Yes it is. Recommend by my GP as well as Med Onc. Guess is works great. I was very depressed when first dx'd with G10. No hot flashed and more comfortable with my situatio. Life is good, so far. smilewinkgrin
Posted 3/12/2012 3:00 AM (GMT 0)
bert -- i took celexa and it worked wonders for hot flashes for the first six months.  celexa also helped tremendously with the anxiety i was experiencing.  of course there are side effects too but i would recommend an anti-depressant before beginning HT.

ed

 

Posted 3/12/2012 3:30 AM (GMT 0)
My rad onc offered anti-depressants several times but I chose to just power through the hot flashes. My hot flashes are way down from last summer (bad!). It could be the winter season or maybe/hopefully my body is adjusting to the reduced testosterone. The acid test will be this summer.
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