Symptom Checker
Step 4: Read and complete the decision guide to learn more about your symptoms.
Hot Flashes
Hormone replacement with estrogen and progesterone can increase risks for breast cancer, blood clotting problems, and (for older women) heart attacks. Because of your health history, you will want to review your personal risk very carefully with your doctor if you consider treatment of your hot flashes with these medicines.
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