I had to have a hysterectomy when I was in my early 30's. I was on the HRT (patch) for years. Just went off about 18 months ago. Have hot flashes but they are slowly getting better. Vitamin E helps, Black Kohosh (sp) and Flaxseed Oil. You'll begin to notice that you aren't experiencing so much discomfort.

Belleruth Naparstak says, "Hot flashes are our bodies way of burning off what it no longer needs!" I like that.