Consider natural supplements. These are said to work wonders for many women, and do not have the side effects or high cost of medications. Add one supplement per month to your diet so you can observe its effects. By this sort of experimentation you can find out what combination really does or doesn't work for you. This is a natural herb that has been taken by Asian women for hundreds of years.
Asian women have very few complaints of menopausal discomfort compared to Western women.
Dong Quai is like a female ginseng, considered an overall sexual tonic, and to said to regulate the hormonal and menstrual cycle, relieving the complaints of perimenopause. This herb can make your menstrual flow heavier, so it's best to abstain from it during the week of your period. These are natural plant substances that mimic the effects of estrogen without the side effects of synthetic estrogen. Of these, the source said to be the most potent is soy. The fact that Asian women eat a diet high in soy proteins is another reason they are said to experience less menopausal complaints.