Hot flushes every half hour

[Princethedog]

They’re driving me nuts. Came on about 3 months ago. Every half hour. I’ve not had a period since they started. Is this what happens? Should I consider HRt? They are impacting on my sleep too.

[dementedma]

I feel your pain. I went onto HRT patches and now have my life back! ( am 55)

[CatUnderTheStairs]

Hrt and a wool duvet.

[Princethedog]

I’m late forties. I really love the thought of periods going but these bloody hot flushes are awful.

[ittooshallpass]

My only symptoms of menopause are hot flushes and insomnia. I am nervous about taking HRT so my Dr suggested I try Clonidine which is given to women who can’t take HRT. It is non-hormonal drug that can reduce hot flushes. One of the side effects is sleepiness. I haven’t been taking it for long, but have seen a drastic reduction in the number of hot flushes ( I was having 1 per hour) and the intensity of the ones I do have has also been massively reduced. My sleep has also improved.

[CatUnderTheStairs]

My friend took that as she couldn’t take HRT, she got fewer flushes but side effects.

Hrt is safe for most women. Google the NICE guidelines.

[Princethedog]

I may give hrt a try. If I can ever get an appointment at my surgery.