I am in the midst of the menopause and have an aching pain in my back. I also suffer from low energy and muscle weakness for which I have taken a magnesium supplement and turmeric but so far neither has brought any relief. I was wondering if HRT would help these problems?

HRT can help with a number of symptoms during menopause. This it because it works to support our hormones, which are often at the root of many of the symptoms experienced during this time. However, unfortunately we can't say for sure what the cause of the back pain is, so if symptoms persist, there may be some other underlying cause which would need investigated by your doctor.

If you'd like some more information on menopause symptoms and treatments I'd recommend taking a look at our Menopause hub. Our Menopause Expert Eileen also does weekly videos on popular menopause topics which you can find on our website, as well as on You Tube.