symptoms of menopause

  1. Why is there a shortage of HRT medicines in the UK?

    Why Is There A Shortage Of HRT medicines In The UK?

    Much has been reported about the shortage of HRT medicines in recent years. So, what are HRT and why is this shortage significant? HRT  are medicines that help treat the symptoms of menopause . HRT is an abbreviation for Hormone Replacement Therapy. During menopause there is a decrease in hormone levels, HRT medications increase these levels so that the symptoms of menopause are reduced.

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  2. Understanding the duration of menopause symptoms

    How Long Do Symptoms Of Menopause Last?

    The menopause marks the end of a woman’s childbearing years and occurs when a woman has stopped having a period for 12 months in a row because of the changes in the body caused by menopause, women often experience a wide range of symptoms during the months or years leading up to and after it. This is due to a change in hormone levels, namely the female sex hormone oestrogen.

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  3. Menopause Timeline: When Does Menopause Begin?

    Menopause Timeline: When Does Menopause Begin?

    Menopause is the natural stage o life where women are no longer able to become pregnant naturally. For most women, the menopause begins between the ages of 45-55 with 51 being the average age for women to reach menopause in the UK.

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  4. 8 Signs Your Heart Is Changing During Menopause

    8 Signs Your Heart Is Changing During Menopause

    Going through the menopause is something all women will have to do once they reach a certain age and with it comes a whole host of symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and brain fog. These symptoms are caused by your body producing less of the female hormone oestrogen.

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  5. Top Tips for Managing Menopause Symptoms after HRT?

    Top Tips for Managing Menopause Symptoms after HRT?

    Menopause is a natural part of ageing for women that usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 years of age. All women experience a change of life where they stop having periods and are no longer able to become pregnant.
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