I am in the hot flash period of my life also. Have tried so many different kinds of prescriptions and finally said to heck with it.

My doctor told me sometimes changing your diet helps some people more than any drugs will. Cut out all hot drinks and drink your water with ice in it, also cut out most of your carbs!

Well, I can't say it has cut out the hot flashes completely, but I find it does help. If I do have coffee, it isn't long and I am in that state for the rest of the day. Haven't tried "ice coffee yet" yuk!
Also told me to add tofu into my menus at least 3 times a week, but haven't tried that yet.

Sandy