HORMONE Replacement Therapy (HRT) is an important treatment for many women going through the menopause, especially if they’re struggling with menopausal symptoms. However, the cost of prescriptions can add up, making affordability a concern. To address this, the HRT...
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MENOPAUSE “ASK THE EXPERTS” QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
The following ‘Ask the Experts’ questions were sent into The Menopause Exchange by our members; the answers were provided by our ‘Ask the Experts’ panel and included in issue 105 (Summer 2025) of The Menopause Exchange newsletter. If you...
DOES LIFE BEGIN AT THE MENOPAUSE? NORMA GOLDMAN’S VIEW
Norma Goldman BPharm. MRPharmS. MSc. Founder & Director of The Menopause Exchange. Going through the menopause certainly hasn’t stopped me enjoying life. And I hope my story will inspire and encourage women to ‘have a go’ and take opportunities as...
MENOPAUSE CLINICS
Most women with menopausal symptoms are seen and successfully treated by their GP or practice nurse. However, sometimes they may need to go to a menopause clinic for special advice. This may be because they have had breast cancer,...
MENOPAUSE AND HEALTH GLOSSARY
Amenorrhoea: the absence or stopping of menstrual periods Bilateral oophorectomy: operation to remove both ovaries Body mass index (BMI): the weight of a person (in kilograms) divided by the square of the height of that person (in metres): used...