How open are you to trying herbal supplements? Very open, I prefer natural remedies Somewhat open, but I would like to know more about the science behind them Not very open, I am sceptical about herbal treatment Not open to all, I prefer conventional medicine None How important is it for you to avoid hormone replacement therapy due to concerns about side effects? Very important, I want to avoid HRT at all costs Somewhat important, but I am open to discussing it with my doctor Not that important, I am more focused on what works best Not important at all, I am comfortable with HRT None Have you tried or are you interested in acupuncture for menopause symptoms? Yes, I have tried it and found it helpful I have not tried it, but I am interested I am not sure if it would work for me No, I am not interested in acupuncture None How do you feel about lifestyle changes (e.g., diet, exercise, stress management) as a way to manage menopause symptoms? I strongly believe in lifestyle changes and actively work on them I think they are important, but I am not very consistent I think they are important, but I am not very consistent I don’t believe lifestyle changes will make a big difference None Are you open to trying bioidentical hormones as on alternative to traditional HRT? Yes, I prefer bioidentical hormones over traditional HRT I am open to the idea but want to understand the risks better I am sceptical about bioidentical hormones No, I am not interested in bioidentical hormones None How do you perceive the role of mindfulness and meditation in managing menopause symptoms? I practice mindfulness/meditation regularly and find it beneficial I believe it could help and I am interested in learning more I am unsure if it would work for me I don’t think mindfulness or meditation would be effective None 1 out of 2 Time's up
