Supplements/ alternative remedies for menopausal symptoms

Hi LynnS

Thanks for getting in touch and welcome to our online community. My name is Sherrye and I’m one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists on the Macmillan Support Line.

I can see you’ve joined the Breast cancer forum; I hope you have found this helpful.

I’m sorry to hear about your breast cancer diagnosis, I hope the treatment information on our website helps you feel prepared for your upcoming radiotherapy and hormone therapy following your next surgery.

I understand you’re having some difficulty with managing your menopausal symptoms and are looking for alternative remedies or supplements to help.

At Macmillan with any new, changing, or worsening symptoms we’d always suggest reporting this to your GP or medical team for review and monitoring.

There is information on the Macmillan website about Menopausal symptoms and cancer treatment – this includes possible long-term effects of menopause, practical tips for managing symptoms and complementary therapies.

Breast Cancer Now have an information section on Managing menopausal symptoms too.

The NHS website also has information about alternative ways of controlling menopausal symptoms.

With any alternative approach we’d always recommend checking with your medical team that it is appropriate for you in your individual situation. As your medical team have access to all your medical records, they are best placed to give you advice on alternative therapies.

You may find it helpful to reach out to others in the online community who have experience a similar situation to yours, hopefully you will find the tips and advice shared useful.

I hope this information helps. Please feel free to get back in touch if you want more information or support.

Best wishes,

Sherrye H,

Cancer Information Nurse Specialist 

You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email. 

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