When should you start taking HRT? Is it ever too late to start? If you have been taking it for years, when should you think about stopping HRT? These are common questions that are often asked by women who have had their menopause some time ago. Some women take HRT for a few years to…
Brain fog is a very common symptom of the menopause, and many women say that their brains feel like ‘cotton wool’. You might have noticed that you’re increasingly forgetful, can’t remember names, lose your keys, write endless to do lists, and find it hard to retain information. This can make it especially hard to function…
Sleeping well This is a great place to start. One of the most important building blocks to living a healthy and productive life is getting a good night’s sleep, ever y night. Unfortunately, for many perimenopausal or menopausal women this is an elusive, ‘if only…’ aspiration. A lack of sleep – for example, 4-5 hours…
What is the menopause? Although most women will go through their menopause naturally, certain treatments for cancer can trigger an early menopause. Going through an early menopause, as a result of cancer treatment, can be distressing; you may feel isolated and confused about the changes. The onset of an early menopause can be sudden and…
Why does bone health matter? Bone tissue is made up of cells and blood vessels that help the bone grow and repair itself. The amount of bone tissue you have is known as bone density and is a measure of how strong and healthy your bones are. By your late thirties, your bone density starts…
Joint pain and misdiagnosis: Many women find their joints suddenly become stiff and painful during perimenopause and menopause, and it is also harder to build up and maintain muscle. Often menopausal women get a diagnosis from their doctor of “fibromyalgia” – all over body pain, fatigue and sleep problems – and sometimes this is just…
As Perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms can affect women in many different ways, and mental and physical symptoms can often be very detrimental to relationships, but there are solutions, including hormone replacement therapy, discussed below. The divorce rate peaks at the time of perimenopause, when most women are in their late forties, and the more women…
This factsheet is for you if you have a family history of breast cancer and are wondering whether HRT poses any particular risks for you. If you would like to know more about your personal risk of inheriting breast cancer because you have a family history, speak to your doctor. What is HRT? HRT stands…
Breast cancer is very common. Each woman in the UK has a 1 in 7 chance of developing breast cancer, regardless of whether they take HRT or not. This means that if you take HRT your risk of breast cancer is 1 in 7, and for women who do not take HRT the risk is…
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