The British Menopause Society announced a new guidance document for clinicians today which gives hope and reassurance to those women affected by myocardial infarction (heart attack). In summary the guidance states that for women who are taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and experience a heart attack, it doesn't necessarily mean they have to stop taking [...]
Today Jeanette Forder of Phoenix Wellness Coaching Ltd and I delivered a training session on menopause for The Chartered Insurance Institute - a staggering 185 men and women attended on line. There were plenty of questions and good discussions generated showing how important menopause awareness is for everyone.😀 If you work for an organisation that [...]
A recent report in the independent by Jane Kirby has highlighted that mental health services do not appear to take full of account of the impact of the menopause on mental health. Women are frequently prescribed antidepressants when hormone replacement maybe more appropriate.
NHS Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescription Prepayment Certificate (HRT PPC) The new HRT PPC is now available to women who pay for HRT in England. This became available on the 1st April. Each prescription item normally costs £9.65 , but for a one off payment of £19.30, this will cover unlimited prescriptions for a 12 month period.
It seems that there is still much debate about whether HRT can be a benefit in prevention of Alzheimer's disease. A press release from Hanna Geissler The Daily Express Health Editor 3rd April is that ‘Early HRT treatment may ease the chances of getting Alzheimer’s disease’ and that women should take HRT early to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
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