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[Dr. Heather Currie]

I have just sent a message to forum members regarding HRT dosage concerns, and information about the Spring issue of Menopause matters magazine. Unfortunately, the Forum newsletter function seemed a little strange and has sent the email 4 times! Please do accept my apologies for this error. I hope that one of the messages is useful!
May I also take this opportunity to thank our forum users for all their support for each other, and for Menopause Matters.
With very best wishes to you all.
Heather Currie

[jaypo]

It is us that should be thanking you Dr Currie.......so thank you x

[Chilla]

Hi Dr Currie, thank you. I haven't got any emails though. Do I have to subscribe to the newsletter?

[Dr. Heather Currie]

Very strange--all forum members should have received it, anyway this is what I sent....

Concerns over very high HRT dosage

Concerns have been raised about the safety of very high doses of estrogen in HRT regimens prescribed by some clinics https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11927783/Is-Britains-foremost-menopause-doctor-risking-womens-lives-alarmingly-high-doses-HRT.html

Women can be reassured that HRT can provide many benefits when used in licensed doses, with it being very unusual to require higher doses. The British Menopause Society and other professional bodies have also issued a joint safety alert.
https://www.womens-health-concern.org/2023/04/joint-bms-fsrh-rcgp-rcog-sfe-and-rcn-womens-health-forum-safety-alert/

To find out more about HRT types, doses and regimens see https://www.womens-health-concern.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/27-WHC-FACTSHEET-HRT-Doses-NOV2022-A.pdf, our menopause decision tree at https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/tree.php , other great reliable resources at https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/downloads.php
and a previous magazine article at https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/issue66/mobile/index.html#p=13

The Spring issue of Menopause Matters with 116 pages is receiving great feedback. You can buy a single copy, set up an annual subscription, or subscribe for 1 year at
https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/magazine/index.php
You can also buy it in shops across the UK. See https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/magazine/retailers.php

For weekly Menopause Matters news updates, you can subscribe to our free weekly newsletter https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/contact.php#mailinglist

Best wishes
Dr Heather Currie MBE, MB BS, FRCOG, DRCOG, MRCGP and the Menopause Matters team

[Stella2]

Hello Dr Currie,
Thank you for this info, I also haven't received the email. Very important information. Thank you for sharing and for all your help.

[Kathleen]

Hello Dr Currie

Thank you for alerting us to this item.

I saw an NHS Consultant recently who spoke about upcoming changes so I was aware that some information would be available soon.

Thanks again and best wishes.

Kathleen.