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Menopause hot flushes medication

Fezolinetant (Veoza) The long awaited game changing medication for hot flushes is now available in UK Veoza is not a hormone treatment, so it is suitable for women for whom hormone replacement therapy is not safe , or who wish to avoid hormones.  Those of us who care for breast cancer survivors have been watching […]

Menopause casting call

Dear  Patients,   I have received a request from a TV company which is casting for an online series about the menopause and is looking for women to take part. It’s for a well-known lifestyle brand.   I am sharing the below flyer for any of my patients who may be interested and would like to […]

Stopping HRT

Women shouldn’t be advised to stop taking HRT after any arbitrary time limit,’ say the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines that help healthcare professionals provide the best and safest care at the menopause. Yet the myth that you should stop HRT after five years is still one of the most common […]

Harrow Health Care Centre explains what menopause does to your body

Menopause isn’t one sudden event and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. It can occur very differently depending on a wide range of factors, including whether it’s happening naturally or as a result of a medical condition, how much estrogen your body has produced, and even your mental health history.

Employers advised to review support for menopause in the workplace

Employers are being advised to review their support for women who experience issues in the workplace because of menopause, following a landmark court ruling. Mandy Davies was sacked by the Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service (SCTS) following an incident that led to a health and safety investigation and subsequently to disciplinary measures. An employment tribunal […]