HRT Alternatives: What Actually Helps Menopause Symptoms? (herbal, supplements, therapies)

What can you do if HRT isn’t right for you? 🤝 Get your own personalised menopause support from Dr Naomi Potter and her team: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/what-... 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 Follow Dr Naomi Potter below: Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter 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 #menopause #hrt #drnaomipotter