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With HRT did it really help with the symptoms or is it just a bunch of crap ? I do not care about the sex part . Did it help with moods etc ?

No, it is not a bunch of crap. HRT is very useful for women who suffers from extreme hot flashes, insomnia, and emotional excesses. . The purpose of the HRT is to introduce a lower, but steady, stream of estrogen into the system so that the symptoms of menopause are lessened, not eliminated. It really does help. Ideally 3 years of HRT with a gradual weaning off should be sufficient, but 5 years is the absolute max. Because HRT does increase the risk of breast cancer, it is really something to be discussed with your physician.

Actually, there is no absolute maximum (or minimum) for HRT. The current Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada guidelines say the lowest amount for the least amount of time to alleviate symptoms. There is a really good website, run by the SOGC.  
Edited to add - The website outlines both hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.  
 
www.menopauseandu.ca  
 
Edited by curlysister, 2020-03-15 13:19:01

I have been on HRT for 3 years now, I tried to slowly ween myself of over a months time... I was just at the doctor and am back on, I still need it. I was miserable when off, I was not sleeping, stressed, sweating, etc. Everyone is different in how long they need to be on HRT.

I had relief with acupuncture

Chastetree (vitex) tincture is very effective in helping menopause symptoms. It is available at Sobeys Extra in the natural foods area. The brand is St. Francis Herb Farm.

I have done it and it helped a lot! I have a drug free solution that may assist feel free to message if you want more info.