non-hormonal ways to aleviate symptoms of premenopause

[flamingnik.livejournal.com]

I had a hysterectomy in August of 2011 because of cancer. My ovaries were left due to my age and other factors.

Basically, my ovaries are crapping out. They are covered in cysts and one has apparently shrunk. I'm in what my oncologist believes is the beginning of menopause. I'm having hot flashes, the sweating isn't limited to the night, and I get very irritable. Any type of hormone treatment is out due to how my body reacts to them.

Does anyone know of any ways that I can treat this crap without hormones so I'm not so blasted miserable all the time?

Thanks!

Lupron and endometriosis

[lux-roark.livejournal.com]

I'm getting an ultrasound done in the next week and a half to check to see if anything else is going on, but the doctor at the clinic I went to suggested Lupron for me. Has anyone in here been on Lupron for endometriosis? Or known a friend or family member who has? Did you have any side effects? Thank you!