Curious...I just learned that Im in perimenopause and am deciding if takign a low dosage birth control is my answer to deal with symptoms such as occasional hot flashes, irregular cycles and weight gain?  Not sure how I feel about taking prescription anything but what about natural herbs from an acupuncturist?
Hello. The symptoms of menopause are secondary to declining estrogen levels. The most effective way to treat menopause symptoms is hormone replacement therapy with estrogens. However, hormone replacement therapy has to be prescribed with precaution because it can increase the risk of some cancers. Tibolone used for a few months, is a Chat Doctor. Go to your gynecologist for asses and for prescription. I wish you good health.(If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)