Hi, I am 50 and am peri menopausal. Currently struggling with the hot flushes, not sleeping etc. My GP has advised me not to take HRT due to family history, does anyone know of any herbal supplements that I could take instead? I have a seen a lot out there but never know if any of them actually help. Many thanks in advance!
Peri menopause and cannot take HRT - Menopause and Per...
Peri menopause and cannot take HRT
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why did doctor not advise it?
I would do a bit of research, look up dr Louise Newson. She is a leader in women’s health and HRT or menopausal not mad.
HRT is safer now than before and GPs do not have much knowledge on menopausal health.
If on Facebook look at HRT the truth collected.
try Holland and Barrett , there are supplements to help with flushes and sleeping .
Also do menopause supplements sometimes have offers on to make it a bit cheaper but they help or they have me I’m peri too.
I took flax oil capsules and they helped so I increased my dose to 3 a day. But they messed up my digestive system. (I do have IBS so that may be why. ) But that helped me more than anything aside from HRT - which solved ALL my problems nicely until I got breast cancer! Flax is worth a try and it was suggested by a friend who got through menopause on it. Get your supplements while you can. Health food stores are being squeezed out up here in Canada.
Try Health & Her Perimenopause Multi-Nutrient Support. You can purchase from Holland & Barrett.