Women prescribed HRT often say: “I’ve got my life back”. As a doctor, this is a hugely rewarding phrase to hear. Achieving good midlife health is a holistic process. Underpinning this is HRT’s ability to even out rollercoastering hormones. This guide to HRT prescribing aims to provide knowledge of when, why and how HRT is prescribed, how to adjust it and when to stop, as well as touching on vaginal health and contraception. Hopefully, you’ll be empowered to work with your healthcare professional to manage your individual HRT needs.

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