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Peri menopause natural hrt alternatives?

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shelagh00488
shelagh00488

Hi all

Does anyone have any tips on natural supplements/ vitamins/ natural remedies over the counter or prescription for a 48 yr old woman struggling with peri symptoms? I would like to try natural and if all else fails will have to resort to hrt!

Mainly brain fog/ anxiety/ feeling faint/ feeling low/internal tremors/dizzy/ racing heart at times/ off balance/fatigue/ ringing in ears.... To name a few....

Thanks ladies!

smile

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  • nic1976
    nic1976 shelagh00488

    Posted

    Forgot to mention, change your toiletries to organic!!
    • shelagh00488
      shelagh00488 nic1976

      Posted

      Right , I will, I use some organic already but will make sure any new ones are organic in future. smile
  • ellacraig
    ellacraig shelagh00488

    Posted

    maca , chasteberry, essential oil blends, theres many many many good formulas out there. of course do so under guidance of a good herbalist etc
    • shelagh00488
      shelagh00488 ellacraig

      Posted

      Thank you Ella. Funnily enough I rang a herbalist today to make an appt.

      smile

  • brendababy
    brendababy shelagh00488

    Posted

    Hi shelagh, I have all the symptoms you've posted plus others, I'm currently taking tibolone which is a steroid that your body breaks down into estrogen, progestogen and testosterone

    GP prescribed this as I seem to be sensitive to HRTs and the side effects of this are supposed to be milder

    Anyway, I've been taking this for 42 days and I still have all of the same symptoms

    I have a history of ME and lost my mum in January this year so I have been grieving which is not helping

    Just wanted you to know that your not alone some of us ladies have been unlucky to suffer severe meno symptoms but it sometimes helps to know what's causing the symptoms and that they will eventually settle, try and stay strong, don't let them wear you down

    Let us know if you come across anything that helps

    Love

    Brenda x

    • shelagh00488
      shelagh00488 brendababy

      Posted

      Sorry to hear about your mum, it must be a very very difficult time for you.

      I will of course let you know of anything helpful I hear of

      Best regards

      smile

  • ola22806
    ola22806 shelagh00488

    Posted

    Have you considered seeing a qualified, experienced herbal practitioner as you may find expert advice and a detailed protocol helpful as well? 

    Plant medicines and nutrition may help.

    • shelagh00488
      shelagh00488 ola22806

      Posted

      Thanks Ola

      Funnily enough I did think about this the other day and I'm going to make an appointment to see one after when I've seen an Endocrinologist on 18 May.

      I would always rather go the natural route if possible.

      Thank you smile

  • simone_bev65236
    simone_bev65236 shelagh00488

    Posted

    Hi can you tell me what peri menapause is,not sure which one I am ,im now 57 years old finished my periods when I was 52 but I feel awful everyday help
    • maisie05
      maisie05 simone_bev65236

      Posted

      Hi Simone. Peri menopause is the time, months/years leading up to menopause when monthly periods cease. 2 years of period free and you are classed as having gone through the menopause.

      Are you taking HRT?

    • simone_bev65236
      simone_bev65236 maisie05

      Posted

      Hi mise no im not taking hrt the doctor told me not to go on it.im suffering badly
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