Hi Peachling,
My view is that it's best to avoid hrt if your symptoms aren't too bad. Many women don't have too much trouble with their menopause, but if you start on hrt it will just mask what's going on, so, you won't know.
Seeing this phase through naturally is the best way imo. It's best to have a good balanced diet, exercise and take good supplements to support your diet.
If you can achieve this it will keep your hormones balanced.