I took hormone therapy for a little while but it brought back my headaches. I had to chose hot flashes or headaches and I chose hot flashes. Plus I still smoke, only five cigs a day but I didn't want to risk anything. Hope you find what works for you.

I had a hysterectomy about 12 years ago but still have my ovaries. I started going thru the change then but very minor. It wasn't until the last four years that I noticed a huge change. I still suffer hot flashes but not as bad as before. They lasted bad for about a year off and on. The first three were easier years.

Get this, my mom is starting to have hot flashes again and she went through the change years ago. What's up with that? lol