I am 53, 2 years post meno, and have been suffering increased meno symptoms for the last 18 months including soggy night sweats/daytime hot flushes etc. I'm not on HRT, only AD's for anxiety, and left my job in January due to stress/sleepless nights etc.
The overwhelming flushes/night sweats have subsided since leaving my job (stress-related?), so sleep has improved but is still disturbed
, however, since using a large 'cool gel pad' under my pillow at night, things are soooo much better! I wake up (mind whirring and warm!), slip my hand straight under my pillow, and position my neck and wrist on the pad, which instantly cools me down. If I'm really hot, I stick it across my tum for a few minutes, but I sometimes rapidly get too cold!
I'd recommend the pad to anyone, as they're not too expensive (£7 - £20) and widely available.
Hope this might be helpful info.