I am going through menopause but I am coping very well without HRT. I do get a few more headaches than I used too though. What can I do to help this ?

Headaches are common in the menopause and often caused by fluctuating oestrogen.

You may find Menopause Support helpful as this is traditionally used to help gently raise and balance oestrogen, and I would also suggest a magnesium supplement too.

Stress and dehydration can also be contributory factors so make sure that you are drinking plenty of plain water everyday - tea, coffee, fizzy drinks don't count, and are best avoided in the menopause anyway as they can trigger hot flushes in some women.

However, headaches can be caused by other factors not associated with the menopause so do get this checked out by your doctor as well.

Eileen Durward