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I am 48 years old and have been waking up with hot sweats at about 4 or 5am, and then I toss and turn. I’m going to try sage, but have cut out dairy and it’s helped with the early evening hotness that comes over me. I haven't had my period for 4 months so I guess this is the start of menopause, is it?

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