Can’t take HRT but really suffering - help!

[Purplecatshopaholic]

Awful physical symptoms - sweating, shaking, dizziness etc. Can’t take HRT - what can I do??

There has been clinical trials completed on agnus castus for PMT and menopause symptoms - my doctor recommended I tried it, it certainly helped with my PMT. As I didn't take it for the menopause I can't say it would help, but it's pretty cheap but do ask your doctor as it cannot be taken with certain meds.

@Purplecatshopaholic

If you cannot use HRT because of previous cancer or blood clots, you need to ask your GP for help OR a referral to a menopause specialist.

There are various drugs for women who cannot use HRT- anti-depressants for example or drugs used for high blood pressure.

If you can't use HRT because of previous breast cancer, you need to be careful with any herbs etc bought over the counter.

Also, just be sure that whatever your reason for not being able to use HRT is correct. A lot of women think they can't use it when in fact they can. (Newer types of HRT have less risk and can be tailored to each person.)

Why can’t you take HRT?

Very few women can’t actually take it although many get told they can’t wrongly

Hi I'm 53 , been suffering with severe anxiety, tried HRT, didn't work for me, gave me heavy periods, came off it, i now take a strong vitamin B complex, vit D and magnesium (menopause support) i have recently started meditation, omg try it it really works, deep breaths help with my anxiety.