Menopause symptoms don't respond to herbal therapy

I tried black cohash for hot flashes and it didn't do a thing for me---but I have been to several menopause seminars where doctors (usually ones who don't believe in bioidentical hormones) swear that black cohash and antidepressants are the true answer to menopausal symptoms. I think they are dead wrong, but that's another issue. Check out this article from TheWindsorStar.com ---- and most importantly, make sure your doctor/health care provider knows about ALL medications and supplements you are taking----make a list and take it with you to your next appointment.