14 Alternatives To HRT That Can Help Menopause Symptoms (herbal, supplements, therapies)

<p>What can you do if HRT isn’t right for you?</p><p><br></p><p>🤝 Get your own personalised menopause support from Dr Naomi Potter and her team: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/what-to-expect-ihih</p><p><br></p><p>In this week’s solo episode, Dr Naomi Potter explains the non-hormonal options that may help with perimenopause and menopause symptoms — from CBT, hypnotherapy and acupuncture to herbal remedies, antidepressants, beta blockers, Veozah and lifestyle changes.</p><p><br></p><p>HRT can be brilliant, but it is not suitable for everyone. Whether you can’t take HRT, don’t want to take it, or have tried it and struggled with side effects, this episode breaks down what else is available — without the fear, fads or confusion.</p><p><br></p><p>💬 Topics include:</p><p>• CBT for menopause </p><p>• Hypnotherapy, reflexology and acupuncture</p><p>• Herbal remedies (e.g black cohosh and ashwagandha)</p><p>• Plant oestrogens</p><p>• When antidepressants may be helpful</p><p>• Beta blockers </p><p>• Veozah / fezolinetant </p><p>• Bladder medications</p><p>• Lifestyle changes still matter</p><p>• How to avoid wasting money on menopause fads</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Dr Naomi Potter below:</p><p>Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotter</p><p>Naomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 – 14 alternatives to HRT for menopause symptoms</p><p>01:20 – CBT for menopause anxiety, hot flushes &amp; mood swings</p><p>03:28 – Hypnotherapy for menopause anxiety &amp; sleep</p><p>04:43 – Reflexology for menopause symptoms</p><p>05:34 – Acupuncture for hot flushes &amp; night sweats</p><p>07:41 – Herbal remedies for menopause explained</p><p>08:29 – Black cohosh for hot flushes &amp; night sweats</p><p>09:21 – Ashwagandha for menopause brain fog &amp; anxiety</p><p>09:54 – Plant oestrogens, soya &amp; red clover for menopause</p><p>11:56 – Antidepressants (SSRIs) for menopause mood &amp; anxiety</p><p>14:12 – Oxybutynin for hot flushes &amp; night sweats</p><p>14:56 – Propranolol &amp; beta blockers for menopause anxiety</p><p>16:03 – Veozah (fezolinetant): new non-hormonal menopause treatment</p><p>17:33 – Gabapentin for severe menopause symptoms</p><p>18:23 – Mirabegron &amp; solifenacin for bladder symptoms</p><p>20:40 – Lifestyle changes that improve menopause symptoms</p><p>22:07 – How to choose the right menopause treatment for you</p><p><br></p><p>#menopause #hrt #drnaomipotter</p>