Supplements plus HRT

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I've had the health and her peri supplement recommended but I'm reading contradictory info on if you can take it alongside the patch or not. Anyone had GP advice on supplements ? Thank you 🙏

The advice from my consultant is that no one needs supplements (except Vit D) unless they have a restricted diet.

There is no evidence at all that taking extra vitamins or minerals will do anything for menopause.

The placebo effect for a lot of branded supplements (and prescribed meds) is 30% so there are always going to be women who swear they work.

Some of the ingredients seem naturally derived things that have plant oestrogens for example so I can see if not taking traditional HRT that they might help
I'm not feeling great right now and wondering if a top up is needed. It's such a fine balancing act

I take the Health & Her supplement but only one tablet a day. I’m also on the patch. I asked my GP & he said I was fine to continue with the supplement.

https://thebms.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/04-BMS-ConsensusStatement-Non-hormonal-based-treatments-JUNE2024-B.pdf

This is worth reading.

The relevant part on phytoestrogens is -

5. Isoflavones and soya products Phytoestrogens can form a large part of dietary intake in certain ethnic groups and these patients can be advised to continue what is considered to be their normal levels of dietary intake.

Most studies evaluating effectiveness of phytoestrogens are of poor quality and in the very many studies undertaken (181 by 2007) very few natural health products were shown to reduce hot flush frequency.

If you are on HRT and feel it's not working, drs usually suggest increasing the estrogen side of it (or changing the type of progesterone.)

What dose and type are you on?