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HRT; Facts not Myths Diane Porterfield Bourne Bourne2care Ltd. Meno pause Commonly occurs mid 40s onwards Natural, Chemical, Surgical What is the Ovaries stop producing Oestrogen Menopause? Ending of fertility


  1. HRT; Facts not Myths Diane Porterfield Bourne Bourne2care Ltd.

  2.  Meno pause  Commonly occurs mid 40’s onwards  Natural, Chemical, Surgical What is the  Ovaries stop producing Oestrogen Menopause?  Ending of fertility  Oestrogen deficiency; short and long term effects

  3. What is  Replacing like for like Hormone  Regulated Bio identical HRT Replacement  Short term and long term health Therapy?

  4.  Perceptions  Years of research  Accurate advice?  Inequalities /HRT prescribing Facts about  Type and route of HRT HRT  Benefits V risks  Long term benefits

  5.  More risks than benefits?  Fear, hearsay  Breast cancer  High BP, migraines Myths about HRT  Conflicting guidance from professionals  Duration  Education  Informed choices

  6.  Published November 2015  Women under 40 need investigations, diagnosis and structured support. ? POI.  Women under 45 years may benefit from blood NICE tests Guidelines;  Women over 45 do not need Follicular Stimulating Hormone (FSH) levels Facts  Unnecessary investigations and expense  Menopause management should be individualised

  7.  GP  Health professionals specialising in menopause care and HRT  Family and friends  Evidence based menopause information Help and  Work place support and training Support  Menopause policies  Improving awareness through education, research and removing stigmas/taboos  www.thebms.org.uk  enquiries@bourne2care.co.uk

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