I got it after my son was born. My mom had. I was told it was hereditary. I’ve read up a lot about through the years and tried to educate myself of all the supplements etc but never found something that helped like the meds unfortunately. I was told that too I would die if I didn’t take ...eventually. I don’t know any alternative that works instead of the prescriptions. I only know things that compliment what you take. The statistics of women having is astronomical. Like you I can’t find any info regarding if you stop or what can be used in its place.