The hot flashes during weaning makes perfect sense to me, especially given
the age of this mom. During perimenopause, women's estrogen levels
fluctuate wildly--going higher that ever before and lower. While
breastfeeding, a mother's estrogen levels are controlled at a low
level--causing vaginal dryness. When the estrogen supression of lactation
stops, then the periomenopausal symtoms kick in. The mom might want to try
wild yam and vitex to control these symptoms.
Chris
Chris Hafner-Eaton, PhD, MPH, CHES, IBCLC email: [log in to unmask]
HSR & Health Educational Consultant