Hormones or all-natural?

I am 32 years old and am almost 2 years post op. I have one ovary left that is shutting down. It also has 2 complex cysts on it. According to my labs, I am borderline menopause. I am having alot of symptoms and want to be pro-active. Not sure if hormones or naturally is the best way. The doctor has prescribed a low-dose estrogen. I haven't started it yet. What about weight gain on either method?

I have found that estrogen worked the best for menopause symptoms before I had my ovaries out, and then after.
I have used supplements, herbs, soy, etc. and nothing worked for the hot flashes and moods as well as estrogen did. The herbal supplements like Estroven can help moods and sleep some.
I did gain about 5 pounds on estrogen, but with a good exercise program and healthy diet you can manage keeping the weight off.
I am not on hormones now after being 7years on them, and I still have some weight gain. I do think it is menopause, and that the body truly does change once we don't have periods any longer.

You will have to decide how bad your symptoms are if you are going to take the estrogen. My hot flashes were absolutely terrible and affected my life so I needed to use them for a time. You may not have any weight gain , some people do not, especially if you take the right amount that manages your symptoms.

Hang in there