I haven't had panic attacks. I had a total hysterectomy in my 40's. I took hormones for a couple of years. I weaned myself off of them after doing research on them. And, no, I didn't ask my doctor. They don't know everything. I'm now in my early 50's. I take nothing for menopause. The only thing I have to do is sleep with a fan on my side of the bed so I don't get flashes on my face at night. I love it! I also eat very healthy.