Category: HRT

Bodyline Reacts: NICE guidance on Hormone Replacement Therapy for treating menopause on the NHS

In November 2024, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) released guidance that women with menopausal symptoms should be offered hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as the initial treatment as opposed to therapy.

Is it better to go through the menopause without HRT?

The menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life that marks the end of reproductive functions. It is characterized by hormonal changes, including a decline in estrogen, progesterone and testosterone levels. These hormones are usually produced in the ovaries, but as they decrease in numbers, the function of the ovaries deplete also, ceasing menstruation and ovulation.
Due to reduced levels of estrogen in the blood stream as a result, this transition can lead to various physical and emotional symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, memory loss, and changes in metabolism.

Can I self-refer to a private menopause clinic?

Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life that brings about significant hormonal changes and various symptoms. While some women may find adequate support and treatment options through their GPs and doctor’s surgeries, others may prefer to seek specialized care at a private menopause clinic. Wait lists, generalised care plans, and minimal support have meant that more and more menopausal women seek treatments for their symptoms outside of national healthcare and go down the route of private clinics.

Talking about Menopause in the Workplace

Menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the UK workforce with a third of the UK’s female population, around 13 million women, currently in the perimenopause or menopause stage of life. Menopausal age women between 45 and 54 make up 11% of the UK working demographic and 23% of all women in employment.

Menopause, whilst a natural life transition that half the population will go through, has traditionally been a taboo subject particularly between men and women. A UCL-led study carried out in May 2021 found that 9 out 10 women were never educated about the menopause – it’s therefore no stretch to conclude that men have generally been even less informed on what to expect and how to deal with it, especially in the workplace.

What to Expect at a Private Menopause Clinic

Are you experiencing menopausal symptoms and looking for specialized support and treatment options? So many women are the same due to frustrating wait times in getting help through GPs, and feeling as though they are jumping through hoops for a simple HRT prescription.

How to support your partner through the menopause?

Menopause is a natural process and inevitable stage of life for women, and they generally come to expect it. However, for family members and partners this change in their loved one can be daunting and confusing. Menopause can manifest in a variety of symptoms, both physical and emotional, and will require empathy and support from partners.

Where can I buy HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy)?

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a medical treatment that has become increasingly popular among women to alleviate the symptoms of menopause or other hormonal imbalances. HRT is a treatment where hormones, usually estrogen and progesterone, are replaced in the body to maintain a hormonal balance.

What are the stages of menopause?

Did you know, around 25 million women worldwide will be entering the menopause this year, and even more will be experiencing menopausal symptoms as their hormones begin to fluctuate ahead of the change? And the number of menopausal women will reach 1.2 billion by the year 2030, making up a huge demographic of the world’s population.

When should I start hormone replacement therapy?

The menopause comes eventually to every single woman. As each woman can experience symptoms emerging at any time, that often begs the question, when should I start taking HRT to tackle the menopause?

What are the types of hormone replacement therapy treatments?

If you’re considering tackling the menopause, perimenopause, or any hormonal imbalance with the use of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), it is good to research which hormone treatments you may be prescribed.