I started with the hot flashes in my late 30's, and my mom said "yep, that's when we all start in this family. They'll last about 15 years."

Grrrrr.

That's why I like to wear supportive tank-tops as underwear. You can strip down to the tank top without offending too many folks and the sports top fabrics are pretty good at wicking. I love LOVE the Terry Eurohalters. They give lots of air exposure yet have that high neck that keeps everything "safe for work." http://www.teamestrogen.com/search.e...form-submit=go

My hot flashes are definitely worse in warm weather and with alcohol. Exercise seems to lessen them. They can also come roaring in if I get embarrassed, like a blush gone wild.