Patient Comments: Hot Flashes - CausesWhat was the cause of your hot flashes?
Comment from: nan tone, 55-64 Female (Caregiver)
Published: August 27
I have had hot flashes for 20 years. It all started after a full hysterectomy. I thought it would get better the older I got. No such luck. I have tried everything that's out there nothing works. So I just soldier on. Was this comment helpful?Yes
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I was eating lunch with a glass of wine and all of the suddened I got really hot, started to sweat. I am 40 and I never experienced hot flashes before.