🔑HRT is a safe and effective treatment for managing menopause symptoms.
💡HRT can reduce the risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, and dementia in menopausal women.
🚫Misinformation about the risks of HRT has led to reluctance in prescribing and using it.
💊There are different types of HRT available, including body-identical hormones derived from plants.
🌍The problem of limited access to HRT is a global issue that needs to be addressed.
Is HRT safe for menopausal women?
—Yes, HRT is safe and has been proven to effectively manage menopause symptoms.
Does HRT increase the risk of breast cancer?
—The risk of breast cancer with HRT is very small, especially with modern body-identical hormones.
Can HRT prevent osteoporosis?
—Yes, HRT can help prevent osteoporosis by maintaining bone density and reducing the risk of fractures.
Are there alternative treatments to HRT?
—There are alternative treatments available, but HRT remains the most effective and evidence-based treatment for menopause symptoms.
Is HRT only available privately?
—HRT should be available on the NHS, and women should discuss their options with their healthcare provider.
00:00This video discusses the truth about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and menopause.
04:59HRT is a safe and effective treatment for managing menopause symptoms.
08:52Misinformation about the risks of HRT has led to reluctance in prescribing and using it.
10:23There are different types of HRT available, including body-identical hormones derived from plants.
13:20The risk of breast cancer with HRT is very small, especially with modern body-identical hormones.
15:45HRT can help prevent osteoporosis by maintaining bone density and reducing the risk of fractures.
17:30HRT remains the most effective and evidence-based treatment for menopause symptoms.
20:15HRT should be available on the NHS, and women should discuss their options with their healthcare provider.
