Getty Images Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) does not shorten or lengthen the life expectancy of those taking it to ease menopause symptoms, says the health assessment body NICE in updated guidance. Its conclusion comes after a detailed analysis of data on links between HRT and conditions such as heart disease, stroke, some cancers and dementia. … Read more
Getty Images The NHS has had a bumper year for offering hormone replacement therapy (HRT), latest figures show. Some 13 million items were prescribed to an estimated 2.6 million patients in the latest full financial year spanning 2023/24. That is compared to just under 11m items for 2.3m women in 2022/23. It comes after the … Read more
Celebrities like Davina McCall have raised awareness of women’s symptoms when their periods stop. Source link
Alzheimer’s Research UK said the findings were encouraging but said more and larger studies were needed. Source link
HRT can help with menopausal symptoms. If you’re thinking about taking it, here’s what you need to consider. Source link
Estradiol tablets help treat the cause of vaginal dryness in women experiencing menopause. Source link
Madelaine McTernan was the head of the HRT Taskforce, to ease UK supply issues, for four months. Source link
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for breast cancer survivors doesn’t appear to increase the risk of cancer recurrence or death, Danish researchers report. Although HRT has previously been linked to a raised risk of breast cancer’s return, those earlier studies referred to oral HRT … Read more
Pharmacists will be able to give suitable replacements, without needing a brand new prescription. Source link
A village postmistress says she has been unable to work for three weeks due to the shortages. Source link