Do you suffer from terrible menopause symptoms but don't want to use HRT? These are the products that can actually help - and the ones our expert says are a waste of money
From supplements to shampoos, an increasing number of products are aimed at women going through the menopause – but are they really helpful? Sage contains plant compounds that can have a mild oestrogen-like effect, so may help calm the brain’s temperature regulation centre, easing overheating. This is a good alternative for women who’ve had oestrogen positive breast cancer – and for whom HRT might increase recurrence risk. 3/10Dryness creamCanesMeno Hydration and Comfort Gel, £9.99 for 30ml, amazon.co.ukClaim: Contains ectoin (lactic acid) for ‘fast relief, for up to five days, from vaginal symptoms such as dryness, itching and burning’. Expert verdict: Hair thins during menopause as the drop in oestrogen allows testosterone to become more dominant: this can increase hair shedding as it shrinks the follicles.
Source: Daily Mail December 23, 2025 12:43 UTC
