I am finally through menopause. Mostly. It was nothing short of HORRIFIC. I tried everything from herbs to HRT. My hot flashes have reduced to one or two per week and no more massive night sweats. I just had keyhole surgery to remove ovaries and tubes. I am getting some hot sweats again but nothing like previous. It took 9 years to get through. It was the worst and most debilitating period of my life. I feel sorry for women who experience multiple symptoms and suffer for a long time. Nothing worked for me. Nothing. I will not recall menopause without dread and a gratitude that it is mostly over.