I have had menopausal symptoms for at least 2 years but I guess the doctors did not believe me . After suffering for so long from hot flushes, sleepless nights, head in the clouds, depressed, anxious, painful joints (the list is endless) I have now been on HRT for 11 days. I am on Elleste Duet 1mg. So far, although I am still suffering from sleepless nights, but the painful joints seem to be less so and, my mood has improved. Anyone know if sleeping will improve or whether it is worth going on 2mg?