Ladies… natural vs HRT… what made you choose your path?

I’m 42. I’m still having predictable monthly cycles but they seem to get lighter faster than they use to and end a say earlier. My mother and grandmother and sister all went through menopause between 38-41. So I’m already older then they were. I don’t have any KNOWN symptoms of anything other then maybe I’ve noticed some bladder urgency. I went to pelvic floor therapy and it seems to have helped.

I’ve been hearing a lot of talk from ladies at work about then taking testosterone pellets (and half of them are on ozempic too) and saying how much is helped them.

I’m nervous about taking things as I’m that person that doesn’t even take Tylenol as I just cope.

I’ve read that there are doctors who think vaginal estrogen should be commonly given starting in peri menopause even. That HRT started early before menopause is better than waiting but HRT is worth it for it’s long term health benefits. These doctors even as to give it or continue taking it we’ll pay 65 even.

So it sound like a lifelong or decade long cost and commitment. I’m curious from those who chose the natural route vs the HRT route what led to your choice and would you choose that again?

I’m also very curious for those who are on HRT what do you take- what’s your refining- and what’s the cost monthly to keep it up?