All Menopause and HRT articles
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NewsBMS, RCOG, and SfE publish joint position statement on menopause care
The statement focuses on considerations for hormone replacement therapy, with evidence and recommendations on the benefit/risk profile of different options
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News
Emergency measures in place over HRT shortages
The Government has promised action to address supply chain problems that have led to rationing of three HRT products
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News
Report published on priorities for Women’s Health Strategy
The Government has published a report summarising responses from 436 organisations and experts in women’s health
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Independent professional body guideline
PCWHF menopause HRT prescribing guideline
This concise summary is designed to provide support when initiating therapy, or to support in choosing alternative preparations, for the treatment of symptoms of the menopause
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News
MHRA seeks views on making first vaginal HRT product available from pharmacies
The MHRA has launched a public consultation on a set of proposals to make Gina 10 microgram vaginal tablets (oestradiol) available from pharmacies without prescription
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News
Government announces improved support for women experiencing menopause
The Government plans to reduce the cost of HRT prescriptions and launch a new Menopause Taskforce, to better support women experiencing menopause
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Sponsored algorithm
Prescribing combined hormone replacement therapy (HRT) containing dydrogesterone
This promotional algorithm has been commissioned and funded by Viatris and developed in partnership with Guidelines. Intended for UK healthcare professionals.
View Femoston® (estradiol/dydrogesterone) and Femoston® -conti (estradiol/dydrogesterone) prescribing and adverse event reporting information.
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Independent professional body guideline
PCWHF HRT provision during COVID-19 guidance
This summary is intended to aid primary healthcare practitioners in initiating, reviewing, and prescribing hormone replacement therapy for women during COVID-19.
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Video
Dr Julie Oliver Q&A on HRT
In this video, taken at Guidelines Live 2019, Dr Julie Oliver answers questions on the impact of menopause on patients, how a diagnosis is made, the role of HRT, and her key take-home messages
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NICE guideline
NICE menopause guideline
This summary covers diagnosis, treatment options, and includes a useful care algorithm for the management of menopause.
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Supplement
The importance of the progestogenic component of hormone replacement therapy in women with a uterus
Dr John Stevenson and Dr Sophia Tsiligiannis discuss progestogen prescribing in hormone replacement therapy.
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Feature article
Top tips: menopause
Dr Alice Scott and Dr Louise Newson offer ten top tips on diagnosing and managing the menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency
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Feature article
NICE shines light on treatment for the menopause
Debra Holloway discusses NICE Guideline 23, on managing menopausal symptoms, and gives recommendations on how to discuss the issues with patients
