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What have you found are the best natural remedies for peri menopausal symptoms?

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SpringTimeCartwheels · 01/05/2023 12:29

Thinking of coming off HRT.

Looking for something to help:

Joint pains
Mood swings
Anxiety

So thinking of trying:
Collagen
Magnesium
Star flower oil

Any personal recommendations would be fabulous thanks 😊

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SpringTimeCartwheels · 01/05/2023 12:30

Oh might keep on with the ovestin though as it's been brilliant.

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Runaround50 · 01/05/2023 12:52

I'm in the same boat re: coming off HRT. I'm taking Health and Her supplements, Bach menopause tincture and cutting out refined sugar.

I don't know how I will feel but sick of period cramps on patches and mood swings.

I'm post menopause.

Runaround50 · 01/05/2023 12:57

Why are you considering coming off HRTbt the way?

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SpringTimeCartwheels · 01/05/2023 13:14

I have put on weight and it's making me miserable as had loads to lose anyway.

Also fed up of having 2 good weeks them feeling like hell on the progesterone.

I'm anxious all the time.
Never was before.

Just thought I'd give it a rest and see how I feel.

But I'd like to give my body the best chance of coping with coming off.

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SpringTimeCartwheels · 01/05/2023 13:15

Also had horrendous period cramps last couple of months. So I'd like to see if my real cycle is still regular or not.

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SpringTimeCartwheels · 01/05/2023 13:17

Oh just saw your thread @Runaround50

Shall we check in here together as we come off?

Just ripped my patch off earlier too 🤣

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Runaround50 · 01/05/2023 13:39

Yes let's check in together.

I feel a bit apprehensive, as my bladder is the first to suffer with no systemic oestrogen. BUT I like you, want to give my body a rest and see where things are up to.

Here we go then! 🤞🤞🤞🤞

Staggersaurus · 01/05/2023 13:46

Cutting out refined sugar works amazingly well for me. All joint pains gone, sleeping like a log and mood much more happy and on an even keel. The sad thing is I manage to do it for several weeks but always end up back on the wine and chocolate. The lure of sugar for me is terrible 😞 I’m back on cutting it out tomorrow after a bank holiday splurge - I can already feel it in my hands.

GoodVibesHere · 01/05/2023 13:53

SpringTimeCartwheels · 01/05/2023 13:14

I have put on weight and it's making me miserable as had loads to lose anyway.

Also fed up of having 2 good weeks them feeling like hell on the progesterone.

I'm anxious all the time.
Never was before.

Just thought I'd give it a rest and see how I feel.

But I'd like to give my body the best chance of coping with coming off.

This is exactly why I came off HDT. I've now lost the weight.

Reducing caffeine helps reduce anxiety and improves sleep, but I find it hard.

GoodVibesHere · 01/05/2023 13:53

HRT

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SpringTimeCartwheels · 01/05/2023 13:54

Runaround50 · 01/05/2023 13:39

Yes let's check in together.

I feel a bit apprehensive, as my bladder is the first to suffer with no systemic oestrogen. BUT I like you, want to give my body a rest and see where things are up to.

Here we go then! 🤞🤞🤞🤞

🤞🤞🤞

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SpringTimeCartwheels · 01/05/2023 13:55

Good tip on the sugar! My body hates me when I drink wine too 😭

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lorn195 · 01/05/2023 14:03

SpringTimeCartwheels · 01/05/2023 13:55

Good tip on the sugar! My body hates me when I drink wine too 😭

Post menopausal here!

Red wine gives me nights sweats possibly due to the sulphites so have switched to rose (summer drink) and feel so much better.

I didn't want to take HRat so I was recommend red clover and soy isoflavones. Still get the odd menopausal day but not as much.

Runaround50 · 01/05/2023 15:21

Quitting the refined sugar will be tough! Especially as I've had quite a sugar craving these past few weeks. Feels like I'm going cold turkey today! 🙈🙈😩

Ohfgsjon · 01/05/2023 15:29

Sage complex. Took about 3 months for it to have any effect on me and I nearly gave up but once it kicked in, it worked wonders.

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SpringTimeCartwheels · 01/05/2023 18:35

Ohfgsjon · 01/05/2023 15:29

Sage complex. Took about 3 months for it to have any effect on me and I nearly gave up but once it kicked in, it worked wonders.

What symptoms did it help with?

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SpringTimeCartwheels · 01/05/2023 18:35

Runaround50 · 01/05/2023 15:21

Quitting the refined sugar will be tough! Especially as I've had quite a sugar craving these past few weeks. Feels like I'm going cold turkey today! 🙈🙈😩

I'm feeling really weird today!

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Bohemond · 01/05/2023 18:39

Selaura. Not cheap but very effective. I am also on HRT but notice when I don’t take the Selaura. It’s brilliant for focus.

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SpringTimeCartwheels · 01/05/2023 19:02

Bohemond · 01/05/2023 18:39

Selaura. Not cheap but very effective. I am also on HRT but notice when I don’t take the Selaura. It’s brilliant for focus.

What is it?

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Newgirls · 01/05/2023 19:13

Ditch the alcohol - if you still drink - helps with sleep, temperatures, mood, weight everything

Runaround50 · 01/05/2023 19:25

@SpringTimeCartwheels I'm feeling weird too!!

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SpringTimeCartwheels · 01/05/2023 19:47

Runaround50 · 01/05/2023 19:25

@SpringTimeCartwheels I'm feeling weird too!!

Just lost my temper with DH.
I think it's probably best to wean off HRT!

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SpringTimeCartwheels · 01/05/2023 19:47

Newgirls · 01/05/2023 19:13

Ditch the alcohol - if you still drink - helps with sleep, temperatures, mood, weight everything

Trying to do this 👍👍👍

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Runaround50 · 01/05/2023 19:49

Oh no! Well I've just hammered DS for leaving trainers where I can trip over them!

Yep, I think weaning off is best too.
What's that plan? 🙈

Runaround50 · 01/05/2023 19:50

P.s I'm staying on Ovestin and vagifem too. Otherwise we could end up shrivelled like a prune AND moody!!