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MENOPAUSE ‘ASK THE EXPERTS’ QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Wednesday, June 26th, 2019FATIGUE AND THE MENOPAUSE
Thursday, June 20th, 2019There are many reasons why you may be feeling tired, such as after an illness, extreme activity or acute stress. When doctors use the word ‘fatigue’, they mean overwhelming, prolonged and often- unexplained tiredness, not relieved by good sleep and rest.
HRT MYTHS
Saturday, June 15th, 2019HRT is the most effective treatment for menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats and vaginal dryness. Its use plummeted towards the beginning of this century, following some large clinical trials that suggested using HRT increased the risk of stroke, cardiovascular disease and breast cancer. But over the past decade, further research and reanalysis of the data have revealed that for most women under 60, the benefits of HRT outweigh any risks. However, myths prevail regarding HRT use. This article looks at the research behind HRT to dispel some of these common myths.
SMOKING AND ALCOHOL AT THE MENOPAUSE
Saturday, May 4th, 2019One of the most important things you can do at this time of life is to make sure you’re as healthy as you can be. Women, on average, live a third of their life in the post-menopausal phase, so this is a good time to re-evaluate your health and try to improve it.