I have been having hot flushes and night sweats for over fifteen years. I had HRT for five years and flushes and sweats stopped, but 8 years ago my doctor stopped prescribing it and flushes and sweats returned with a vengeance. I now wake up several times a night very damp, and have at least ten very hot flushes a day, can you suggest anything? I will be sixty in September, I exercise every day, ( walking 2 dogs three times a day) I'm not overweight, don't eat bread, drink alcohol, smoke or drink coffee, need help!

Menopause-like symptoms after all this time may be an indication of adrenal stress rather than hormonal.  In this situation it is very important to do supportive work for the adrenals such as a high strength multivit with extra magnesium, liquorice tea can be helpful as well. I would also suggest acupuncture, it can be very effective for adrenal stress.

Studies have shown that daily relaxation can reduce symptoms quickly so make 30 min relaxation a day a priority. Low iron, low vitamin D and low thyroid can also cause similar symptoms so it is a good idea to ask your doctor to test for these if they haven't done so already. In the meantime you may find Menoforce Sage Tablets helpful for the flushes.

Eileen Durward