08 Nov
08Nov

An interesting read from the BBC below... there has been some great progress towards better treatment for women going through menopause. Here are a few excerpts but do read the full article by clicking here.

"After a detailed analysis of data on links between HRT and conditions such as heart disease, stroke, some cancers and dementia, NICE concluded HRT does not affect life expectancy. The guidance includes a new discussion aid to help GPs give patients the most useful information they can about the HRT drugs and what they do."

The worry that HRT could cause cancer and other issues is no longer proven with studies finding "...the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and ovarian and endometrial cancer was no higher among women aged 45 and over taking combined HRT, compared to those who had never taken it."

Read the full article here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20npvvxr59o?fbclid=IwY2xjawGbDI5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSmm74DbEnEpoK7brWi8sPGpEMwnSol1pD6Cqrkqh1HsOTZ1WdJEAeYa_A_aem_Ptiz4F3eHez2eWxGP9uqMg

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