Why won't my GP prescribe HRT?

About this episode

Liz Earle discusses the challenges women face in obtaining HRT and offers tips for managing menopause symptoms.

Getting support for your perimenopause and menopause symptoms can be a struggle, and many clinicians are still inadequately trained in hormone health. Liz talks about the barriers women still face and ways to feel confident requesting HRT. Plus: easy ways to stay hydrated, the benefits of NMN supplements, hair dye for a sensitive scalp and easy ways to reduce our risk of falls as we get older. In this episode: ·     What to do when you feel shut down by your GP ·     How to dye your hair if your scalp is sensitive ·     Protecting yourself from falls as you get older ·     Tips for staying hydrated when you don’t drink water ·     What are NMN supplements and who should take them?   Links mentioned in the episode: ·      NHS shared decision-making ·      NICE menopause guidance ·      Josh Wood PPD-free hair colour ·      Article on the benefits of NMN ·      NMN and other NAD-boosting supplements   Get in touch with a…

People in this episode

Host: Liz Earle

Topics covered

• HRT
• perimenopause
• menopause symptoms
• hydration
• NMN supplements
• hair dye
• fall prevention

Keywords

• HRT
• perimenopause
• menopause
• hydration
• NMN supplements
• hair dye
• fall prevention

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NHS, NICE

Products: Josh Wood PPD-free hair colour, NMN

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