post menopausal hot flushes

A large glass of soya milk each day stopped my night sweats and hot flushes. This helped me get through the menopause without any medication.

I had a hysterectomy in 1989 and still get the occasional hot flush! Perhaps I should have stuck to the HRT but in the absence of any hint of osteoporosis I decided not to take any medication that was not absolutely necessary.

Hello rojon and welcome (if you are new?)

I'm 55, haven't had a period for over 3 or 4 years, still getting occasional day flushes and pretty bad night sweats. The nurse at my GP's practice recommends black cohosh, and I've known others who have had good results from herbal preparations of sage.

There is another consideration, and that is cutting out certain things, such as coffee and red wine.

I think that if you try the herbal route, you do have to give it quite a bit of time to take effect.

No doubt others better informed than me will be along to offer advice.

Good luck and I hope you find something that works for you.