Latest News from Watson Health
Panorama: The Menopause Industry – Concerns Raised
The British Menopause Society have issued a statement for patients via Women's Health Concern in [...]
HRT after myocardial infarction (heart attack)
The British Menopause Society have released new guidance regarding HRT for those patients who have [...]
HRT and Myocardial Infarction (Heart attack).
The British Menopause Society announced a new guidance document for clinicians today which gives hope [...]
Updated NICE draft guideline for consultation highlights CBT for menopause symptoms should be an available option for patients.
The following news was published on the British Menopause Society Website Yesterday. https://thebms.org.uk/2023/11/updated-nice-draft-guideline-for-consultation/ "The [...]
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Managing Hot flushes and Sweats
In March, I completed training for using CBT to manage menopause symptoms. I see so [...]
Utrogestan
The British Menopause Society has released a news alert regarding the serious shortage of Utrogestan [...]
British Menopause Society Approved Menopause Specialist
I am delighted to announce that I have now received confirmation of my recognition and [...]
Lets Talk Menopause to The Chartered Insurance Institute
Today Jeanette Forder of Phoenix Wellness Coaching Ltd and I delivered a training session on [...]
Mental health and menopause
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)
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.
Potential Benefit of HRT on Alzheimer’s
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.
