DHH - I think they're considered pre-menopausal when you get hot flashes and still have your period. I still have mine, and have had hot flashes of and on for years. I had them seriously, then lost 20 pounds (yay cycling!) then I'm getting them again. And I've always had a regular period, haven't missed one yet.

I'm going to try the Black Cohash though. Thanks for this thread!