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Gold Standard HRT I often hear talk about the “gold standard HRT” and recommendations that older types of HRT are risky and that newer “gold standard” types are better and with no risk. In fact,
no type of HRT is completely without risk, but --
for most women, HRT provides more benefits than risks when used appropriately
apart from the estrogen spray, the so called “newer” types have been available and used for many years. In fact, in the 1990s, we had more HRT options than we have now
there is not one type that suits everyone, often some changes in type, route and dose may be needed to find the most suitable for each individual
If you are considering the use of HRT, please be open-minded about,
what the benefits are likely to be for you
what the risks may be
taking into account what symptoms you want to treat
are there any contributory factors such as nutrition, lifestyle, alcohol, caffeine that could be addressed first, or as well as taking HRT
Then, with consideration of your medical history, other medications, your period pattern if still present, and your age, an agreed plan should be able to be reached, which may not be the same as that concluded by your friend, a family member, or a social media influencer and may be not to take HRT.
Use trusted resources to work out what is best for you!
What Is Menopause Like When If You Are Neurodiverse?
With the overlap of symptoms between neurodiverse conditions and the menopause it can all become a very complex topic…having a better understanding of how everything interacts is essential, especially where medication is concerned. Here Trudi Roscouet explains brilliantly what it can feel like being neurodiverse whilst going through the menopause and how challenging it can be having that double whammy. » Listen here
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