I am sorry but I have to make this post as it will keep bugging me!
Beejay your 10:46 post is an example of misplaced sentences in which confusion will evidently arise. The sentence - 'The flushes can go on for the rest of your life', should be your first sentence as it addresses Linda's question. Then followed by your friend's and your own experience, then a suggestion and a possible solution. So in effect your post should read:
The flushes can go on for the rest of your life. I know a Lady who is 80 years that still gets them. I've been getting them for 27 years. Sage is helpful for the hot flushes. The tablets are better than the tea as there's more sage in them. Black Cohosh & Wild Yam are also helpful.
I am not personally attacking you and you are more than welcome to disagree with me. I also accept that you may have written it as it formed in your mind which is understandable. I am simply using your post as an example of the sentence structures in threads and hence the many different responses and interpretations people make. This would avoid confusion, argument (in some posts) and the need to further clarify. If you are offended, don't worry, I have offended enough on one of the other AB sites already. I sincerely apologise again for picking your post and feel free to correct me at any time.