Calibra,,,i was same age really as you when mine started ,same symptoms. I cannot take HRT as Breast Cancer is in my family too. Now you could try natural Herbal treatments if you believe in that sort of thing. But make sure with your doctor first. Go to the doctor FULL STOP,,,he will help and make suggestions and normally do a Hormone level Blood Test to make sure it is your Hormaone level,,menopause ect.
I have had terrible Migraines since mine started up three years ago but you may not get this so dont be afraid. I was getting hot sweats BUT as my doctor has had to put me on Amitryptyline for my Migraines these pills do help with the other symptoms. They have stopped my Sweats And Hot Flashes and Flushes. There are lots of different things your doctor can try depending on how bad your symptoms are.
But i will say you might have allsorts of odd feelings or you might not. Pains in the joints, pains in tummy like periods but there is no periods. Different lengths of time between periods. feeling Emotional one minuite and fine the next. Also the symptoms can go away for a while and then come back with ven geance. You might start getting forgetful. But dont be afraid,, your not alone. And lots on here know what im saying so we are here to support you.
I've been searching and just found a book in my "library" (have mentioned it on here before, some time ago). It's called "Healthy Eating for the Menopause" written by a nutritionist, Dr Marilyn Glenville PhD. First part of the book addresses all sorts of questions we may have - eg, understanding the role of oestrogen, what sorts of foods to avoid, and what to concentrate on (and the reasons why; it also touches on osteoporosis, something that also may affect us when we reach a certain age) and then the remainder of the book provides some recipes containing the recommended ingredients. Usual menopausal dietary-recommended stuff as mentioned further up ^^^ eg,-lots of oily fish, seeds (linseed appears to be especially beneficial, as well as sunflower and pumpkin seeds). Avoid regular tea, coffee, alchohol, instead drink herbal/fruit/redbush/green teas, etc.
If it helps and you would like to consider it, (alongside a visit to your GP, of course!!) the ISBN number is: 978-1-85626-88404. I have found it helpful, but again, may not suit everyone. 
As an aside, perhaps men should read this (not Ladies only (obviously), as per the OP)!
Mr Pix could advise them, for instance, not to complain about chattering teeth at night when the windows are open and the fan is on. He would advise you to don a cosy jumper, thick socks and a woolly hat and scarf, (plus hot water bottle) if necessary. Just don't complain, if you know what's good for you!!! Most specifially do not complain about the noise the fan is making (which, actually, it's not)!!
Also - he may, in his wisdom, tell you to guard against flying missiles. Just duck and agree - admit that you have done wrong and need to try harder in future. 
Ooooh i watched that programme about Tina Malone having a baby at 50 the other night. OOOhhh no she was in a bit of a state when it came to the birth, it had really taken its toll on her!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Back to hot flushes,,my worst ones come in the morning in bed before i get up and i swear this is connected to Migraines( well i know it is) as i get hot and get pain in my head at the same time. I have got up on the mornings when they were bad and literally stood in front of the fridge door!!!!. LOL. When they come someone could chuck a bucket of ice cold water over me and i would not care. But the Amitriptyline has stopped their ferocity.
I know its not all men so im not having a man bashing moment but,,, i think men do get a little annoyed sometimes with ladies menopausal moments. Maybe their thinking we are making a meal of it. My ex boyfriend i always seemed to see when i was having a Migraine or just not feeling good. Sometimes i got annoyed as i thought my menopause was out to Sabotage my relationship!!!.
It is worse than i ever thought it would be,,,well me personally anyway, i know some others may not have hardly any symptoms at all. We all seem to go through it differently.
Hello Ladies. Only just caught up with this thread, so I thought I'd throw in my little story.
I had a hysterectomy about twelve years ago and went into instant, overnight menopause. No one had thought to mention to me that this would happen and it never occurred to me! Anyway, it was ok. I did have hot flushes but not too bad. Some one (and I can't remember who now) recommended soya milk, so I gave it a try. I have to say the hot flushes subsided and were relatively short lived, though of course I can't say for sure whether it was the soya milk or if it was going to be like that anyway.
So, I got used to the milk and came to prefer it in my tea - I find cows milk too creamy tasting now - so here I am all these years later, still having it in my tea. I don't have it on cereals etc as I feel I need the calcium. Anyway, I was chatting to my daughter the other day and mentioned to her that I have a theory. I am sixty six now and my skin is very good - I don't have any wrinkles. Looking at all my friends, they all have wrinkles! So I was wondering if there is a connection - soya is a phyto oestregen and replaces the reducng oestregen levels and hence works on the hot flushes. So I'm thinking maybe it works on the skin as well? My daughter works at the local hospital and asked a consultant if he thinks that's the case and he said, yes, definitely. Oestregen produces collagen, which is what keeps the skin young.
So, there you go! Forget the expensive creams, buy the soya milk! There are lots of different ones and you need to try them to find one you like.
Good luck, ladies!
lizzie
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