I'm just coming of a period of intense hot flashes. I've amazed and amused co-workers by suddenly turning bright red and dripping sweat right before their eyes. Then five minutes later, back to normal! This lasted for about three months. While the hot flashes were coming and going, no period. Now they have stop and my period started again. Go figure. I would almost take the hot flashes over my period.

I have been having less intense hot flashes for almost 10 years. I tried the bioidentical hormones last year. They did help with sleep loss and hot flashes but made me gain weight. So that was the end of that!

So add me to the list, of those with thinning hair, losing sleep and an internal thermostat stuck on high. bikerHen