Hi carolann, I'm about 7 years post meno( I'm now 59) and never had a problem with Peri menopause but boy oh boy have I worked my way through so many symptoms since being post meno.
Urogenital atrophy, hot flushes, anxiety, aching joints, weight gain, digestive issues etc etc are just a few and I got to the point about two years ago where I said " enough is enough, I deserve some quality of life" so I made the decision to take hrt. It has made such a difference and although it isn't a cure all I would say it's probably worth your while at least trying it out. It can make the difference between just existing and actually living .