Menopause Support Group

Menopause is the physiological cessation of menstrual cycles associated with advancing age. It normally occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55, when the body begins to slow and stop the production of eggs, estrogen and progesterone production decreases, and menstruation diminishes, eventually stopping altogether.

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Ronafin42
Ronafin42

Have been told I am having post menopause symptoms and doctor has suggested I look into things first like hrt. 


My main symptoms are cold legs that comes and goes, hot flushes, no appetite and feeling very low. My partner is supportive but wondering if others can suggest things I can try or ask doctor about that might help me.


Can anyone help?


Rona

GardenLass
GardenLass
Hi Rona;

Sorry we haven't posted sooner. Wow, did you go all the way through menopause and not have symptoms until now? You may be one of the fortunate women who do not have a severe life change experience. Yet, you are having them now. HRT is an option. Also there are over the counter alternatives. Estroven is popular and many docs will suggest black cohosh or ashwagandha. For the moods swings, there's st. john's wort and Sam E. Try a vitamin store or GNC if they're still around. Meanwhile, read through the posts. There's lots of useful information here.
smithlady
smithlady
Hi Rona, I was advised the same by my doctor. Followed my girlfriend's advice and started black cohosh. It did help actually but raised my liver enzymes. I had to stop it :( and felt terrible after that. So bad and low that I was put on zoloft to improve my mood but I didn't want to take it for long time. My friend suggested shatavari and ashwagandha ayurvedic herbs combination as her naturopath told her to take that. It helped me a lot with my mood and overall symptoms. I also take magnesium powder to help me sleep. Lately I found both herbs in soy extract combo (yes finally in a tablet form rather than crude herb powder) called menorhythm tablets. It is getting me through the whole thing. I have been going swimming to keep myself cool. Hang in there hun! This will get better.
sharonmc
sharonmc
Has anyone tried Macafem? I got some from my friend who is in states. But its not helping me ..... I have heard good reviews about is mostly. How long did it take for you guys for herbs to come in effect?
Alexhlth
Alexhlth
there a number of natural supplements and products that can help, Rona. The best I have come by so far is Staying Cool by EU Natural. The best thing about this is that it's 100% natural made from herbs, vitamins and minerals and help in many unwanted effects of menopause including hot flashes.
You can easily get a bottle online with a 90-day 100% money back guarantee.