Low Mood - supplement advice

[NoKnickerElastic]

Hi, I've been experiencing very low mood with perimenopause and can't shake it off. I can't take HRT for various reasons and I wondered if anyone here might be able to recommend a supplement that has helped them? I've just seen I can book a 'menopause' consultation with Holland & Barrett but thought I'd ask here first for tried and tested options. Thank you.

St Johns Wort is taken for mild depression.
It's supposed to help and is used a lot in Germany (perhaps on prescription.)
There are contraindications however and if you ever take any other meds or supplements, check with a pharmacist.

MIND charity has advice on low mood and exercise (outside) is one that can be very effective.

If you've been told you can't use HRT by a Dr, are they able to help you with your symptoms by suggesting other treatments? They can't just abandon you because you can't use HRT.

And if it's for reasons like clotting or breast cancer, you do need to check any OTC supplements with a pharmacist.

There are very few reasons not to use HRT so (just saying) be 100% sure you can't, as with the newer types there are many women who can use them.

#jinglingspringbells thank you that's really helpful. I've been told by 2 GPs I can't take HRT unfortunately, due to clotting and stroke risk. I will definitely look into St John's Wort and speak to Dr again about using it with other medication. Thank you.

I've started using Elle-Sera and it's been life changing for me

I'd ask for another opinion on the stroke and clotting.
What reason did they give for your added risk?

The guidance as far as I am aware (this is online on medical sites so it not my opinion, I'm providing info) is that HRT is may be contraindicated for previous recent heart attack, DVD or stroke. However, transdermal HRT ( not tablets) does not increase the risk of stroke above your existing baseline risk.

https://www.balance-menopause.com/menopause-library/is-hrt-off-limits-if-ive-had-a-blood-clot/

It is not contraindicated in women with migraine (if that's why your GPs think that.)

5 HTP works a treat, as does Ashwaganda for anxiety (excuse spelling). Magnesium Gylicinate is good for calming and relaxing sleep.

Black cohosh has been a game changer for me! Stopped the hot flushes, itchy skin and rage!

Vitamin D with K2, magnesium, boron and zinc.

<slopes off to take hers with the gin>

Ashwaghanda makes you feel much more positive.
Magnesium improves your sleep quality which in turn makes you feel better next day.

Health and Her perimenopause supplements have helped me loads with low mood and tension.