I am experiencing heavy bleeding, joint pains, weight gain, and bloating. Could HRT help me?

You would need to ask your doctor about HRT as it may depend on your age, symptoms, and any other health issues that you may have.

Your doctor will be able to give you all the pros and cons of taking it.

In the meantime, if you wish to look at natural remedies for your symptoms you could look at Agnus castus for the heavy bleeding, but do let your doctor know about this and the bloating as well as it may cause anaemia if left too long.

Devils Claw might help for the joints, Molkosan for the bloating, and you may find cutting down on your carbohydrates and increasing your intake of protein and vegetables helps with weight control - read the 'Low GL' Diet or 'Paleo Diet'.

Eileen Durward