HRT is replacing what your body makes naturally. Menopause is natural. In that periods stop - however, it has it's own problems sometimes, not called 'the change' for nowt!
I was lucky. Periods stopped. Had itchiness in various places. GP noted Vaginal Atrophy and prescribed appropriately. Other ladies have on-going problems.
Maybe make an appt with your Practice Nurse for a chat. See how clued up she is on menopause
'cos some ain't, also some GPs don't seem to realise how debilitating various symptoms can be!
Put 'bio identicals' into the search box to see what pops up. Make notes
. Progesterone in HRT can cause some women problems, there isn't a one route fixes all.
Tnx DG! making a lot more sense than I seem capable of right now