Hello Twirl,
It's such a wonderful forum to find isn't it?
I too felt like giving in when so first started hrt, my blood swings were horredous, was crying all the time, and just in pieces...but so glad I carried on. Not saying things are perfect every day, but such a quality of life improvement.
Totally recommend both Ovestin, from gp and sylk, which I also get on prescription but is found at Boots etc I could not be without these along with th patches and coil.
I am lucky to be part of a large group of drs surgeries that all mingle together. That means a larger choice of gp, and some of them specialise in women's health. Obviously some surgeries are small, but maybe ask if any of yours have a particular interest in peri/meno?it is so helpful voyage a supportive gp who knows a bit. And listens to you.
Ours even set up a Team meeting with several local ish ladies to talk about their needs and discuss possible ways to help.
But So much information and support on this forum.
Good luck x