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How Can Hot Flashes And Insomnia Be Treated?

Hi, I m 3 years post TAH for uterine cancer and my hot flashes have returned with horrible sweats at night and sleep disruptions. I spoke with my oncologist at my appointment she suggested the Black Cohosh but I m not certain of the dose can anyone help with suggestions, the bottle says 1 capsule a day. My bottle states Whole Herb Black Cohosh 540 mg and is marketed by Nature s Bounty.
Fri, 8 Dec 2017
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Thanks for contacting with your health concern

1. As you already underwent surgical procedure TAH [total abdominal hysterectomy] which means you have attained 'surgical menopause' irrespective of your age and because of lack of estrogen in the body you are getting symptoms of menopause [insomnia, hot flushes, perspiration], time and again.

2. Since the said product 'black cohosh' is only suggested and not prescribed by your Oncologist, kindly consult with a Gynecologist since all uses for black cohosh are not approved by FDA.

3. Since Education is an important aspect of the postmenopausal patient thus:

. Self-breast examination every month and report if any lump, discharge or skin change
. Yearly P.V. & Pap smear examination
. Report immediately if P.V. bleeding or discharge.

4.Take Evanova capsule (CHARAK) twice daily for hot flushes.

5. Intermittent course of Calcium tablets and Alendronate to prevent osteoporosis

6. For insomnia: Tablet Mentat (Himalaya) or Tablet Brahmi Vati (Baidyanath): 2 tablets twice daily

7. XXXXXXX Kalp Forte is an excellent medicine with proven action on the hormonal axis,uterine musculature and ovarian function.
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How Can Hot Flashes And Insomnia Be Treated?

** Thanks for contacting with your health concern 1. As you already underwent surgical procedure TAH [total abdominal hysterectomy] which means you have attained surgical menopause irrespective of your age and because of lack of estrogen in the body you are getting symptoms of menopause [insomnia, hot flushes, perspiration], time and again. 2. Since the said product black cohosh is only suggested and not prescribed by your Oncologist, kindly consult with a Gynecologist since all uses for black cohosh are not approved by FDA. 3. Since Education is an important aspect of the postmenopausal patient thus: . Self-breast examination every month and report if any lump, discharge or skin change . Yearly P.V. & Pap smear examination . Report immediately if P.V. bleeding or discharge. 4.Take Evanova capsule (CHARAK) twice daily for hot flushes. 5. Intermittent course of Calcium tablets and Alendronate to prevent osteoporosis 6. For insomnia: Tablet Mentat (Himalaya) or Tablet Brahmi Vati (Baidyanath): 2 tablets twice daily 7. XXXXXXX Kalp Forte is an excellent medicine with proven action on the hormonal axis,uterine musculature and ovarian function.