Hormone replacement therapy and how to take it safely

About this episode

This episode discusses hormone replacement therapy and its safe use for managing menopause symptoms.

Menopause affects every woman differently, but for many the symptoms are significant and long-lasting. Yet despite effective treatments being available, many women never seek help. This podcast from NHS Ayrshire and Arran explains how hormone replacement therapy works, the different forms it can take, and how to use it safely and effectively to manage the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. One size does not fit all when it comes to HRT, and patient knowledge and understanding of the opt...

Topics covered

• hormone replacement therapy
• menopause
• perimenopause
• women's health
• treatment options

Keywords

• hormone replacement therapy
• menopause
• perimenopause
• treatment
• women's health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NHS Ayrshire and Arran

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