Confused by options and safety of HRT? Is it better to be 'natural'? Dr Sophie summaries what is the menopause, it's symptoms and options for managing it, including the pros and cons of HRT. If you think you may be menopausal and interested to find out more, this will give you lots of information so you can be informed and prepared if you decide to speak to your GP / family physician.
I'd be really grateful if you could give 30 seconds feedback once you've watched the video: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/7ZHNPVX
Resources and useful links:
www.menopausematters.co.uk/gr... (this is the symptoms scale I mentioned, but I would recommend this website generally)
www.balance-menopause.com
thebms.org.uk/find-a-menopaus...
0:00 Menopause symptoms
2:12 Menopause Management
3:02 HRT
6:15 Side effects
6:33 Alternative treatments
7:50 When should you stop HRT?
8:20 Conclusion
Published December 2021. Reviewed July 2023. Due for re-review April 2028.