I believe that there IS some help to be found in this area. For a while I was on Premarin and before my new doctor decided to switch me to Estoidal, she urged me to have a cup of Black Cohash everyday to stop hot flashes. It worked for a few hours. Because of finances, I we decided Estroidal was the way to go. I remember in what must of been the beginning of "the pause" drinking that tea and it really helped. After I had to have a hysterectomy a few years later I relyed on it again for a while. I'm sure you are at the place (PS) to learn a LOT about this subject.
I'm glad you found this sight.