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A number of conditions cause hot flashes, including hyperthyroidism (an over-active thyroid), too low blood pressure, and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Also, men who have had their prostate removed can experience hot flashes, as a result of the decreased testosterone levels. In all of these cases, the conditions would have existed prior to your experiencing the hot flashes. If things have seemed normal up to this point, it is possible you are experiencing a male version of menopause, or andropause. Ask your doctor if
testosterone level testing is beneficial for you.
Whether or not andropause even exists is still a hotly debated topic among endocrinologists, psychologists, and andrologists (docs who specialize in men's health). What has been definitively confirmed is that the free active testosterone (FAT) level of a man at 18 is very different from that of a man at 59 years.
Light nausea is a sign you should see a doctor.
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Posted by jtwg50
I am a 59 year old male and have suffered hot flashes intermittently (almost daily) for 7 months. I now have light nausea, as well. What are my treatment options?