Sue
I went through menopause at 38. It was like hitting a brick wall. I'm now 42 and was on HRT (Prempro) for three years. It helped alleviate the menopausal symptoms rather quickly. Unfortunatley, there are side effects. My mother has had breast cancer and my GYN will no longer prescribe HRT for me because it has been shown to increase your risks of breast cancer by 8% a year. I am now trying otc soy supplements. Although I am starting with the hot flashes and night sweats again, I guess it is the lesser of two evils. Try to get plenty of exercise, drink lots of water and talk to your doctor. It's a very tough time but there is help. Good luck.