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What can you do if HRT isn’t right for you?
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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.
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.
💬 Topics include:
• CBT for menopause
• Hypnotherapy, reflexology and acupuncture
• Herbal remedies (e.g black cohosh and ashwagandha)
• Plant oestrogens
• When antidepressants may be helpful
• Beta blockers
• Veozah / fezolinetant
• Bladder medications
• Lifestyle changes still matter
• How to avoid wasting money on menopause fads
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00:00 – 14 alternatives to HRT for menopause symptoms
01:20 – CBT for menopause anxiety, hot flushes & mood swings
03:28 – Hypnotherapy for menopause anxiety & sleep
04:43 – Reflexology for menopause symptoms
05:34 – Acupuncture for hot flushes & night sweats
07:41 – Herbal remedies for menopause explained
08:29 – Black cohosh for hot flushes & night sweats
09:21 – Ashwagandha for menopause brain fog & anxiety
09:54 – Plant oestrogens, soya & red clover for menopause
11:56 – Antidepressants (SSRIs) for menopause mood & anxiety
14:12 – Oxybutynin for hot flushes & night sweats
14:56 – Propranolol & beta blockers for menopause anxiety
16:03 – Veozah (fezolinetant): new non-hormonal menopause treatment
17:33 – Gabapentin for severe menopause symptoms
18:23 – Mirabegron & solifenacin for bladder symptoms
20:40 – Lifestyle changes that improve menopause symptoms
22:07 – How to choose the right menopause treatment for you
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