Will these hot flashes ever stop and what exactly is happening when I get one?

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Posted 26 Jun 2025 at 14:37

Hi it's been 15 months sine my last Zoladex implant. I was told the hot flashes were a symptom of the implant and would cease after the implant dissolved (approx. I year). It's well past that now and I've been told since then that they are actually caused by the lack of testosterone in my body. Can anyone please explain what they are, what actually happens to cause them and when I can expect them to stop please?

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Posted 26 Jun 2025 at 16:34

Rule of thumb is that if you have been on HT one year , then it will take the equal time to get back to normal. It’s the male equivalent of a ladies menopause. I call it the manopause. I’m incurable so sadly on it for life but have got used to it and all the other symptoms. If you have no choice I think it’s easier to deal with in a way. Good luck 🤞

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Posted 27 Jun 2025 at 04:04

Yes they told me a year but like i said it's well past that now. And if, as they've changed the story, these flashes are permanent due to low testosterone, how do I stop them?

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Posted 30 Jun 2025 at 16:27

Hi Champion65.

Like Chris J I have incurable PC, and I am on Zoladex for life. I am also on Apalutamide which has similar side effects. Hot flushes are an ongoing problem. The current heatwaves are compounding the problem.

I was offered acupuncture to help, but fourteen hours of this treatment did not help. It does for some people.

I was then offered Medroxyprogesterone. It took a couple of months to kick in, but it has helped a lot. My hot flushes are much less frequent. I don't know if it is appropriate now that you are off Zoladex, but it might be worth sounding out your oncologist on both these treatments.

Best wishes and I hope you get some relief soon.

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