DEFINING DEMOCRACY Government of the People. Democracy may be a word familiar to most, but it is a concept still misunderstood and misused in a time when totalitarian regimes and military dictatorships alike have attempted to claim popular support by pinning democratic labels upon themselves.
In most women who undergo natural menopause, hot flashes subside within 2 to 5 years after the last menstrual period. In a small number of women, however, hot flashes can continue for 8 to 15 years after the last menstrual period. There is some evidence that women who go through menopause due to surgery may have more severe hot flashes for more years than women who go through natural menopause.
Question from Beth: I was thrown into menopause, due to an A/C regimen of chemo. I'm now on Arimidex and having hot flashes. Since my situation is not a 'natural' menopause, how long can I expect hot flashes to last? Duration of taking Arimidex for five years?