I got a new GYN in September and told her some of the symptoms I was having. She suggested I try Remifemin (black cohosh mainly) for a little while then see if I wanted to get on HRT after giving that a shot. The hot flashes are ramping up and my bra is getting too small and my belly is starting to flop over, and those are just the new symptoms. I’m 54 and officially in menopause for just under a year and have been having mainly mood symptoms with mild hot flashes. What is the typical “starter” HRT and what kind of side effects should I look out for?
yes, progeterone is a little round pill. Some insert it vaginally instead to lessen any side effects, but not everyone experiences side effects, the most prominent one is that you feel more sleep (if taken orally).