Find information about HRT for menopause symptoms, including the types of HRT, benefits and risks and how to take it.
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About HRT
What HRT is and how it helps with menopause symptoms
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Types of HRT
Types of hormone, ways of taking HRT including tablets, patches and gel, and deciding which type is best for you
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Benefits and risks
Benefits of HRT including relieving menopause symptoms and preventing osteoporosis, and risks to consider
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Side effects
Common side effects and serious side effects of oestrogen and progestogen, and what to do
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When to take HRT
Advice about when to start HRT, how long to take it for, and stopping HRT
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Alternatives
Other medicines for menopause symptoms, lifestyle changes and herbal or complementary remedies
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Oestrogen tablets, patches, gel and spray
Brands include Estradot, Evorel, FemSeven, Lenzetto, Oestrogel, Progynova, Sandrena
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vagin*l oestrogen
Brands include Blissel, Estring, Gina, Imvaggis, Ovestin, Vagifem, Vagirux
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Utrogestan (micronised progesterone)
Progesterone capsules to use with oestrogen for menopause symptoms
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Continuous combined HRT tablets, capsules and patches
Combined HRT for when your periods have stopped. Brands include Evorel Conti, Femoston Conti, FemSeven Conti, Kliofem, Kliovance
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Sequential combined HRT tablets and patches
Combined HRT for when you still have periods. Brands include Elleste Duet, Evorel Sequi, Femoston, FemSeven Sequi, Novofem
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Tibolone
Tablets to treat menopause symptoms and prevent osteoporosis. Brand: Livial
Related information
- Menopause
- Early menopause
- British Menopause Society: charity
thebms.org.uk
- Women's Health Concern: charity
www.womens-health-concern.org
- Queer Menopause: for people who identify as LGBT+
www.queermenopause.com
