Facts about menopause
Everyone who has a period will go through menopause. As we age, our ovarian follicle (egg) production declines. We refer to menopause as the absence of periods for one year. The time prior to this is the perimenopause. You may…
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About menopausal hormone therapy
Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is the most effective treatment for treating the symptoms of menopause. It usually involves supplementation with oestrogen and may also include progesterone and testosterone. Oestrogen is an important hormone with its receptors found in many parts…
Testosterone treatment as part of menopausal hormone treatment
While often referred to as the ‘male’ hormone, testosterone is a biologically active hormone in women too. It can be used as part of menopausal hormone treatment (MHT). What does testosterone do? Testosterone is thought to have an effect on…
HRT use through time: dispelling the confusion
In the past, there has been a lot of confusion about hormone therapy. Initially used in the 1960s, it fell out of favour in the early 2000s. Evidence has now shown us that HRT is safe and effective.