Menopause in the News: October 2021

Battle for HRT

Women have struggled to get help and support for menopause for decades, but things may just be about to change……..

HRT used to be a dirty word. Now it’s a battle cry. Women will be gathering in Parliament Square in London later this month to support the menopause bill to demand free prescriptions for hormone replacement therapy in England. The bill could help thousands more women to access this life-changing treatment and will put the menopause under the microscope.

Find more out here: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/oct/06/women-menopause-change-hormone-replacement-therapy

HRT and Dementia

New research shows that the use of Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is not linked to an increased risk of developing dementia.

Find more out here: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210929212159.htm

Perimenopause and Suicide

Around one in ten women experience suicidal thoughts because of the perimenopause, according to a new study.

Research found around nine in ten women going through the perimenopause experience mental health problems.

Find more out here: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/perimenopause-suicidal-thoughts-menopause-mental-health-b1933346.html

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