I had a hysterectomy in 1992, but they left one ovary. In 2000, menopause hit full force. I had hot flashes so bad they scared the people who saw me. I turned bright, beet red, broke out into a sweat, and stayed that way for several minutes with each flash. That caused my rosacea. I'd have night sweats so bad the bed would be soaked. Forget sleep! I used to go outside and stand in the snow in my bare feet, shorts, and a T-shirt. After over a year of this, I begged the OB/GYN for hormones and I have been on them ever since. I am scared to death to go off them.