Does HRT make menopause worse

Can HRT make your symptoms worse?

by Dr Rebecca Tomlinson,  ⊕ medically reviewed by Dr Rebecca Tomlinson on 27th April, 2023 For many women HRT is the answer ...

What is early menopause

What is early menopause

Early menopause is defined as when you go through menopause earlier than is typical. It is something that can happen ...

What is menopause

What is menopause?

The term menopause – derived from the Greek ‘men’ which means month or monthly and ‘pausis’ which means end or stop – ...

What is Perimenopause?

Perimenopause translates literally as ‘around the time of the menopause’. Put simply, it is the stage of life when you’...

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Blood tests for hormone levels in menopause

For many women, working out whether or not you’re in perimenopause or menopause can feel like a bit of a guessing game, especially if you are taking hormonal contraception, which can mask or cause one of the key signs ...

Phytoestrogen rich foods for menopause

Phytoestrogens and menopause

For many women, the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause can be frustrating and can affect everyday life. Though there are ...

Why do periods get worse before menopause?

Many women hope their periods will slow down, lighten and then stop at menopause…

Don’t let periods or leaks dampen your style

There’s no skirting around it. Changes to flow around menopause can bring with them sudden, unexpected periods and heavier ...

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Menopause, perimenopause and post-menopause – A GP’s overview

From the time you start noticing changes and symptoms to beyond your last period, menopause is a time of multiple changes. Many of us feel mystified by what’s going on.