Iazla I think there's a couple of new female Gps at my practice. I will ask to see one of those. I hate to diss anyone but one of the other gps told me to pop a hrt patch on one of my boobs. I swear. Luckily I knew not to.
This takes the biscuit - a GP telling a woman to put patch on her boob should literally be struck off.
And yes, HRT gives cardiovascular protection as it decreases cholesterol, not to mention cognitive, bone and mood benefits. Estrogen absolutely helps with anxiety and depression as it works on serotonin receptors such as 5HT-2a.
So while beta blocker can be helpful as a quick fix, it does not act on the root cause as does estrogen supplementation.
As others have said, complain and take things into your own hands - you've been badly let down.
I had to and still have to have endless struggles/complaints with my GP and even the hospital admin where I now go to a meno clinic but I will do what I have to to get best possible HRT regime.