Hi, just recently joined the forum from Brussels. Recently turned 47 and heyho, night sweats have arrived! At the moment they are pretty much full on all night and for the last 14 nights I have hardly slept a wink - how long to these normally last for? Please tell me more about your experience with HRT - off to see the doctor tomorrow because I have been taking herbal drinks just 30 mins before bedtime but to no avail, To all the women out there affected by this I salute you.