HRT shortage UK: Davina McCall says crisis is ridiculous
Davina McCall says she was “a mush” when the menopause hit, as she calls for shortages to be sorted out. Source link
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Menopause: HRT rationed amid continuing shortage in UK
Officials say women will only be be able to get three months’ worth of certain HRT products at a time. Source link
Madelaine McTernan named as new HRT tsar
A UK-wide hormone-replacement therapy crisis has seen women turning to the black market. Source link
‘The thought of running out of HRT is terrifying’
A shortage of some hormone-replacement therapy has left some women struggling with menopause symptoms. Source link
Relax law to ease HRT shortage, pharmacists say
Women are facing unacceptable delays accessing menopause treatments, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society says. Source link
Sleepless nights for women due to HRT shortage
She said: “Pharmacies in Romsey and Southampton North have completely run out, which leaves women of a certain age – and before my honourable friend from North Dorset makes a comment… yes, I declare an interest – without access to the oestrogen gel, which enables us to sleep and to work competently.” Source link
Vaginal HRT product could be available over the counter
Dr Paula Briggs, a consultant in sexual and reproductive health at Liverpool Women’s Hospital, said that making HRT available over the counter would be “a good thing to do”. But she said it needed to be done carefully, by ensuring education for pharmacists and women on accessing the right treatments. Source link
HRT: Davina McCall hails ‘brilliant day for women’
TV presenter Davina McCall joined menopause campaigners outside parliament to celebrate news that the cost of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) prescriptions will be cut. Labour MP Carolyn Harris was pushing for a law to make the menopause treatment free in England. The government would not go that far, but said women would only have to … Read more
Menopause: HRT prescription costs to fall after MP’s campaign, says government
Ms Kendall’s personal story saw Health Secretary Sajid Javid intervene to offer his support, adding: “I think it’s powerful to hear from her about her personal experiences and I do hope, especially after this debate but going forward, that the whole House can co-operate and do much more to help with this.” Source link