Poor you.I have been taking HRT for many years now but a few years ago decided to wean myself off of them.Within a short time I could not sleep,became very clumsy had the dreaded sweats and couldnt remember much.GP suggested I went back on HRT but only take 3 tablets a week.This has kept all symptoms at bay.I tried Agnus castus,Black cohosh,Red clover and Evening primrose.NOTHING worked for me.Unless you have very strong feelings about taking HRT why not talk to your GP about it.I find that male GPs are not very sympathetic but then they don't have to suffer.Quality of life is so much better now.Good luck.