I do not believe that the hot spells I have now are hot flashes due to estrogen problems because I do not sweat. The only time I ever had real hot flashes is when I took Tamoxifen after breast cancer surgery. My dry skin shows evidence of low estrogen and no energy which is part of the diabetes problem and also the fact that I had my thyroid out. My hot spells come at night which could be a result of metabolizing my dinner and too many covers and socks in bed. After I go to the bathroom and sit on the porch, I recover quickly and go back to bed. I read something about growth hormone and I don't want that at my age because my eyebrows could grow together and my nose could get larger. I am getting used to accomplishing less in a day, being a little lazy, and perhaps reading a book, if the library would open so I can get something besides what is on the web. I push myself to get some exercise and that helps. I am doing better than others my age, and my grandchildren think I am only 35. We laugh a lot. I also blame my mitochondria which are supposed to be the workhorses in my cells to carry energy to my muscles. They are quitting on the job, I suspect. I am still alive at my age because I have concentrated on good nutrition and building immunity in my body, and I have always worked hard to contribute in life. I eat an anti-cancer diet and a low carb diet and maintain almost normal blood sugar most days. I watched my husband die because he wouldn't follow doctor's recommendations and had an eating disorder along with alcoholism. And I don't walk in front of speeding trucks. Dorisena