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Estrogen in patches, gels or sprays Factsheet
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Estrogen in patches, gels or sprays Factsheet

What is the difference? Estrogen is the main hormone in hormone replacement […]

Oestrogel and Sandrena Factsheet
Factsheet

Oestrogel and Sandrena Factsheet

What is Oestrogel? Oestrogel contains the hormone 17 beta­estradiol, which is the […]

Micronised progesterone or Utrogestan® Factsheet
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Micronised progesterone or Utrogestan® Factsheet

What is Utrogestan? Utrogestan is a type of progestogen called ‘micronised progesterone’. […]

Progesterone intolerance Factsheet
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Progesterone intolerance Factsheet

What is it? Progesterone intolerance is when you are particularly sensitive to […]

Vitamin D Factsheet
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Vitamin D Factsheet

One of the ways to look after your health as you go […]

Vaginal dryness Factsheet
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Vaginal dryness Factsheet

This leaflet aims to answer your questions about vaginal dryness including what […]

Sleep and hormones Factsheet
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Sleep and hormones Factsheet

A disruption to sleeping habits is often the number one complaint from […]

Skin changes during menopause Factsheet
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Skin changes during menopause Factsheet

Written by Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Sajjad Rajpar Skin changes are very common […]

Pelvic floor health during the menopause Factsheet
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Pelvic floor health during the menopause Factsheet

Written by Jane Simpson, Continence Nurse Specialist all the time Does the […]

Migraine and menopause Factsheet
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Migraine and menopause Factsheet

What is migraine? A migraine is a moderate or severe headache ­ […]

Menopause and hair loss Factsheet
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Menopause and hair loss Factsheet

Written by Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Sajjad Rajpar Many women will experience concerns […]

Antidepressants and menopause Factsheet
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Antidepressants and menopause Factsheet

Changes to women’s moods, emotions and state of mind during the perimenopause […]

Understanding hormone levels in the blood Factsheet
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Understanding hormone levels in the blood Factsheet

Hormone blood tests are not usually needed to make a diagnosis of […]

Family history of breast cancer: Should I take HRT? Factsheet
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Family history of breast cancer: Should I take HRT? Factsheet

This factsheet is for you if you have a family history of […]

Healthy eating for the menopause Factsheet
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Healthy eating for the menopause Factsheet

The change in hormones that happen around the menopause can affect your […]

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