Menopause Matters Forum

Hi, I'm 68 & came off HRT 3 years ago, I'd been on Femoston Conti low dose, & for several years I'd cut the tabs into 1/3rds, all I needed to control flushes.

Insomnia kicked in last Oct/Nov, & weirdly flushes kicked back in at the same time, a few 'medium' ones daytime, & 2 or 3 at night, 'spontaneously combust' level!

I decided to try Black Cohosh (from Holland & Barrett) once again, though in my 'salad' meno days it had proved useless.  I have found that this time it definitely did tone down my current flushing somewhat, all fewer & milder (manageable).

I've gone back on HRT (past 3 days), though the reason isn't relevant to your question.

Be careful with Black Cohosh if you're on other meds.

Hello everyone I’ve just joined this forum x
I’ve tried several natural remedies- nothing even touched the surface of my hot flushes.
My doctor took me off Premarin because she said at 61 it’s pointless being on it.
Now I have about 20 episodes over 24 hours, she has now given me Clonidine which I’m reluctant to take, any thoughts please. Or do we just plod on?

Hello everyone I’ve just joined this forum x
I’ve tried several natural remedies- nothing even touched the surface of my hot flushes.
My doctor took me off Premarin because she said at 61 it’s pointless being on it.
Now I have about 20 episodes over 24 hours, she has now given me Clonidine which I’m reluctant to take, any thoughts please. Or do we just plod on?

Why were you not given transdermal HRT to replace the Premarin? It is preferred that women over 60 should use transdermal oestrogen (patch, gel or spray) rather than oral, but as you can take HRT all your life, it seems most unreasonable to leave you with nothing.
Are you in the UK?
JP x

Hi, I've just joined the group and saw your post.  Hemp oil capsules got rid of my hot flushes prior to me taking HRT.  It was amazing the difference. Worth trying as different things seems to help different people.