I was on HRT (Vivelle patch/Progest cream) for about 3 years when the WHI study was terminated early.  I began weaning myself off the patch shortly thereafter and became HRT free in early September.   I have not slept well (night sweats) since I started cutting back  on the patch, and I am wondering how long this will last.  Is there anyone else out there feeling like the night of the living dead post-HRT?  Has anyone passed through to the other side of withdrawal symptoms?  How long did it take?