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What Causes Hot Flushes And Pain In Chest And Underarms During HRT Treatment?

I m a menopausal woman on hrt, but I keep getting hot flashes in the last week or so I also have had sudden onset achy pain in either chest,or under either arm with the hot flash. Each incident lasts about 2 minutes. Reoccurance might be within minutes or several hours
posted on Sun, 10 Aug 2014
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Hi,Thanks for consulting at HCM.
Hot flushes are menopausal symptoms caused by imbalance of hormones at that time.It means your HRT is not effective.You need to consult your doctor to change the formulation or brand of your HRT.
Hope it satisfies you.Get well soon.
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Looking forward to see you again at HCM.
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What Causes Hot Flushes And Pain In Chest And Underarms During HRT Treatment?

Hi,Thanks for consulting at HCM. Hot flushes are menopausal symptoms caused by imbalance of hormones at that time.It means your HRT is not effective.You need to consult your doctor to change the formulation or brand of your HRT. Hope it satisfies you.Get well soon. Never forget to rate the answer please. Looking forward to see you again at HCM.