Hi I'm Eliza, I've found it really interesting reading through the posts here. One thing I wanted to ask is how people cope with night sweats, this is the worst thing about the menopause for me. Has anyone used a fan, I am thinking of buying one but I'm a light sleeper anyway and I don't know if the noise would bother me. I am so tired! I'm 54 - working and leading a busy life (like lots of us!) I started symptoms when I was 49 and went on hrt for a couple of years and then stopped it (not sure why, can't remember- menopause memory!) it did work but I'd rather not go back if I can help it. Having said that I'm getting desperate for sleep so I may have to!!