MENOPAUSE NEWS
PODCAST: Series 2: HRT - the basics and much more
The Menopause Matters; Let’s Talk podcast is back for its second series!
We’ve decided to take the bull by the horns and tackle the huge topic of HRT. In this episode we discuss which hormones we’re actually talking about that tend to flip about and go all wonky.
We talk about tweaking the type, dose and route…taking an individualised approach and what is the ‘window of opportunity’.
We run through the benefits and risks, touching on why you might not want to take HRT, for varying reasons.
Then there’s the ever-confusing medical terminology - what do we mean by bio-identical hormones and body identical hormones.
Ruth Devlin and Dr Heather Currie are delighted to be joined by their guest for this episode, Dr Becky Smithson, who gives us an insight into a GP's perspective.
» Listen here
HRT: what every woman needs to know now
In The Times, as prescription of the hormones comes under scrutiny, Peta Bee talks to the experts. (Please note this article is behind a paywall).
» Read more
British Menopause Society response to BBC's Panorama programme on Menopause Industry
The British Menopause Society said: "It is possible that the issues raised in the BBC One Panorama programme may be causing you to be concerned about your menopause treatment. Taking HRT, which is prescribed in line with national guidance, generally provides more benefits than risks. The type and duration of use can be discussed at your next routine review (which should be at least annually). If you have any concerns about your menopause treatment, please contact your own GP or other health professional."
» Read more
Menopause and Eye Health
Three in 10 (28%) British women over 45 don’t think healthcare providers understand menopause symptoms fully, with 41% of those that have experienced potential menopausal symptoms putting off a doctor visit despite wanting support, according to recent research by Vision Express.
Two fifths (42%) of those who avoided the doctor cited they were afraid their symptoms would be dismissed and a third (33%) felt the doctor would not understand menopause well enough.
This National Eye Health Week, Vision Express is spreading awareness of the changes women face during menopause as the data also showed over a third of women over 45 are unaware that blurred vision (38%) and dry eye syndrome (37%) can be symptoms of menopause. Furthermore, of those who have experienced menopause, 26% were scared about their eyesight during this time.
In partnership with Lisa Snowdon, Vision Express is on a mission to make women feel more comfortable during their menopause journey, particularly when it comes to recognising the varying symptoms including changes to eye health.
Lisa Snowdon said: “Women often avoid talking about menopause with healthcare providers and even friends and family, because they are afraid of their response, and feel embarrassed about their symptoms. I’m so pleased to be partnering with Vision Express as they roll out their menopause training course to try and tackle the stigma and get more women feeling confident to talk about menopause.”
» Read more
Menopause Matters information is available via Amazon Alexa
Menopause Matters will be providing answers to some of the most commonly asked questions around menopause via Amazon's cloud-based voice service, Alexa.
» Read more
