# Menopause **URL:** https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/c/menopause/5.md [Latest](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Menopause category](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/t/about-the-menopause-category/7)
**Author:** [@drnadinemurigu](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/u/drnadinemurigu)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/t/about-the-menopause-category/7 "2026-01-27T02:29:39Z")
This is a safe space to talk about all aspects of menopause, including personal experiences of change, as well as any tests or treatments you’ve had or are considering. Conversations here can also be continued and explor… --- ## [Menopause Cafes 2026 (Fall and Winter)](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/t/menopause-cafes-2026-fall-and-winter/46)
**Author:** [@drnadinemurigu](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/u/drnadinemurigu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 1:26am UTC](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/t/menopause-cafes-2026-fall-and-winter/46 "2026-10-08T01:26:00Z")
Dates and venues for the next few menopause cafes: Saturday November 14th - Grande Prairie Christian School, 2-4 pm Saturday November 28th - Grande Prairie Primary Care Network 11am - 1pm Saturday January 23rd 2027 - … --- ## [Hormone fluctuations effect on AuDHD (autism&ADHD)](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/t/hormone-fluctuations-effect-on-audhd-autism-adhd/44)
**Author:** [@LisaGH](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/u/LisaGH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 1:21am UTC](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/t/hormone-fluctuations-effect-on-audhd-autism-adhd/44 "2026-10-08T01:21:08Z")
Sorry in advance: I’m a nurse so my questions and thoughts are going to be physiologically focused. Not a basic question, but one for contemplation. Hope that’s ok to ask in this forum :slight\_smile: I’m in my early 40s… --- ## [Estrogen patch and Hot Tub](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/t/estrogen-patch-and-hot-tub/40)
**Author:** [@Randa74](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/u/Randa74)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 3:45am UTC](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/t/estrogen-patch-and-hot-tub/40 "2026-06-21T03:45:16Z")
Can you spend time in a hot tub with an estrogen patch on? --- ## [New YouTube Channel!](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/t/new-youtube-channel/31)
**Author:** [@drnadinemurigu](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/u/drnadinemurigu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/t/new-youtube-channel/31 "2026-04-05T22:48:51Z")
--- ## [Premature Ovarian Insufficiency](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/t/premature-ovarian-insufficiency/30)
**Author:** [@drnadinemurigu](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/u/drnadinemurigu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 3:14am UTC](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/t/premature-ovarian-insufficiency/30 "2026-02-20T03:14:35Z")
I just wanted to write a few words about POI (premature ovarian insufficiency). This is the medical name for when women go through menopause below the age of 40. It is surprisingly common, and is thought to affect as man… --- ## [Menopause Consults](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/t/menopause-consults/18)
**Author:** [@drnadinemurigu](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/u/drnadinemurigu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/t/menopause-consults/18 "2026-02-15T20:08:58Z")
Hi Everyone, I have had a few questions from ladies on the forum who live quite far outside Grande Prairie about consults. I appreciate that it may not always be doable to come to Grande Prairie in person for these. I a… --- ## [Progesterone cream](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/t/progesterone-cream/28)
**Author:** [@Rae](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/u/Rae)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/t/progesterone-cream/28 "2026-02-12T01:37:14Z")
If im able to get a referral to you are you able to prescribe compounded progesterone cream? I just talked to a telus health dr today and was informed I’d have to get it from a natural pathic dr or a hormone clinc like t… --- ## [What should doctors do?](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/t/what-should-doctors-do/20)
**Author:** [@NANAJO](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/u/NANAJO)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/t/what-should-doctors-do/20 "2026-01-23T01:58:53Z")
Other than prescribing something for my ocular migraines but really feel as a woman who has struggles since early 20s left alone. IUD was my only offered help --- ## [Is prescribing anti-depressants a normal solution to dealing with menopause symptoms?](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/t/is-prescribing-anti-depressants-a-normal-solution-to-dealing-with-menopause-symptoms/16)
**Author:** [@Tiaann](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/u/Tiaann)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.herhealthanswers.com/t/is-prescribing-anti-depressants-a-normal-solution-to-dealing-with-menopause-symptoms/16 "2026-01-19T00:35:27Z")
I have been taking anti-depressants for the past 3 years in response to dealing with some of my menopause symptoms. I have recently tapered off and have been feeling OK. My question is, are anti-depressants a normal sol…