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What Causes Aching Joints, Low Sex Drive, Hot Flashes And Night Sweats?

Hi. I am a 50 year old woman who had a bi-lateral salpingo (sp?) oophorectomy and hysterectomy in 2008 due to ovarian cysts and severe endometriosis (I hadn t experienced pain from the endo). I immediately started estrogen therapy (gel form). I still get hot flashes and night sweats (moderate). I have aching joints in my hips and legs and no energy. I try to walk about 2 miles a day, 3-4X a week. I have zero sex drive, and fell very aged. I have been on meds for depression for several years now (clinical depression runs on both my mom s and father s side). Prior to my hysterectomy, I felt better than I had in years - sex drive, energy, etc. Is this just normal aging?
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Hello,

The symptoms seem to be related to menopause symptoms. They are completely normal, so you should not be worried. I suggest to do a vitamins D level to check for osteoporosis and take proper treatment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Aching Joints, Low Sex Drive, Hot Flashes And Night Sweats?

Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to menopause symptoms. They are completely normal, so you should not be worried. I suggest to do a vitamins D level to check for osteoporosis and take proper treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician