[Teddy]

WRT your Licorice supplement, there are cautions on the web about dosage. I am not sure about which licorice you plan to take but here is a quote:
"There is not a specific “safe” amount, but people with high blood pressure or heart or kidney disease should avoid black licorice, which could worsen these conditions. For people over 40, the FDA says that more than two ounces a day for two weeks may be problematic and cause irregular heart rhythm or arrhythmia."
https://www.rutgers.edu/news/hidden-risks-black-licorice
Also, a lot of people caution to start slow and see how you react to NBE before you take large doses.

thegirl1951, I absolutely agree. As a matter of fact, I would be extremely careful with licorize, and rather consider other supplements than licorice root.

I haven't tried NBE as it is difficult to get in Europe. Instead, at least for me, PM seems to be likely the best supplement. However, all estrogens seem to have risks of some kinds, for instance slightly elevated risk of blood clots. My solution for reducing that risk is to take some Omega3 fish oil, as it is anti-inflammatory and slightly "blood thinning", thus reducing clotting tendencies.

Take care  
Teddy