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What Causes Hot Flashes And Night Sweats?
I have Stage IV kidney failure & Type 2 diabetes. I m 69 & experiencing hot flashes & night sweats worse than when going through menopause. My doctor recommended black cohosh, but in researching it, many people say it really doesn t help. Is it worth trying?
Fri, 22 Jun 2018
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Cohosh is used to prevent menopause symptoms like hot flashes.
Studies has revealed that it has effectivity in reducing the symptoms.
For menopausal symptoms, the dose of black cohosh used in studies has been 20-40 milligram tablets of a standardized extract taken twice a day.
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Cohosh is used to prevent menopause symptoms like hot flashes.
Studies has revealed that it has effectivity in reducing the symptoms.
For menopausal symptoms, the dose of black cohosh used in studies has been 20-40 milligram tablets of a standardized extract taken twice a day.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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