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Night sweats but already on HRT? Any ideas?

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Nannynoodles Thu 10-Nov-22 07:07:08

I have been on an oestrogen only HRT since having a total hysterectomy 25 years ago (originally Premarin but now a plant based one) and generally feel good - my dentist told me I have an amazingly strong jaw bone probably down to the HRT so am happy to continue taking it, but I am still getting awful night sweats.
Most nights I wake up around 3-4 cold, but dripping with sweat. The bedroom certainly isn’t too hot (husband says it’s chilly) and we have a warm duvet.
Someone suggested to me having a snack before bed in case my blood sugars were dropping in the night but all that’s done is put on a few pounds! Any other ideas of what to try anyone as I don’t think I should take supplements like black cohosh whilst on HRT.
Thanks.

Esspee Thu 10-Nov-22 07:16:07

Just in case the sweats are the result of another medical condition you really should see your doctor.
I've been on oestrogen for over 30 years but still get the odd hot flush and like you I am well with very strong bones and teeth.
Medical advances are wonderful, aren't they.

Nannynoodles Thu 10-Nov-22 08:06:34

They certainly are Esspee! I have been trying to avoid the GP as I don’t want to waste their time and they only suggest I come off the HRT (not sure how that would help though!).
Could possibly be anxiety I suppose, I watched the Panorama programme on Mariupol before I went to bed last night and that was just so awful sad.

Nannynoodles Thu 10-Nov-22 08:08:46

Awfully - not awful!

BigBertha1 Thu 10-Nov-22 09:01:54

Nannynoodles awful isn't it? Night sweats were the main feature of my menopause and I have to say made worse if I'd had a glass of wine in the evening. The only condition where that is a feature is TB as far as I'm aware but there could be others and I don't suppose you have that. All the usual advice really, cotton pyjamas/nightie, light bedding, warm well ventilated bedroom. I'm not one for supplements but others may have found something beneficial. I'm sure you will hear about it on here. Best wishes.

growstuff Thu 10-Nov-22 09:02:51

You really need to see your GP. You can't diagnose yourself. Too much oestrogen can cause a hormone imbalance.

growstuff Thu 10-Nov-22 09:04:55

You should have a blood sugar test too, although that's unlikely to be the cause. You'd know about if your blood sugar levels were really dropping.

Sunnysideup Wed 16-Nov-22 15:21:09

I’ve been on HRT oestrogen only patch for eight years and although it stopped the hot flushes during the day the night ones persist! However, they are at last decreasing and it is now not every night.