I am 68 yrs old, 140 lbs. I came off HRT on doctors orders approximately 3 months ago. Apparently I had a small stroke but with no symptoms and I am undergoing tests to rule out (hopefully) heart issues. For many years I have had, difficult to describe, nightly chest discomfort (not pain). Since coming off HRT this discomfort has developed into pain. It always preceeds a hot flash and is happening many times a night. I get the flashes during the day but not the chest pain. Can you suggest anything to help?
Midair HRT is associated with increased risk of cardiac problems according to researches Your chances of heart attack go up by 20% if you are 60 or older when you start them or if you became menopausal more than 10 years ago. As you have not mentioned from how long have you started HRT post menopause, and you had history of small strokes would suggest you to go for an ECG 2D echo(to rule out any problem to blood supply of heart), a s many times' angina does not present as frank chest pain, but it presents as a chest dis comforts you say it precedes hot flashes again menopause and HRT with Chat Doctor. 