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After 10 years of having hot flashes, I asked my ob/gyn, "How much longer"? His answer...."Some women have them for the rest of their lives".  I can attest, at age 74, he was right. I still have them at night, at least once a week. I can also say that I have NO friends who have only had symptoms for a year or two. More like 6-10 years.

7 years ago. Rating: 5
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Depends, are you measuring time by your misery accruing with time? The usual year to two. But longer emotional attributes can make it last for until the last threads of hope finally snap. Forever unless you yourself unlock the secret to peace.

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depends on the woman. But, I would say the accompanying symptoms of menopause can last for a year to  1 1/2 years.Some women, like my cousin and me don't have any untoward symptoms at all- - -except for the cessation of menstruation .

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