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Menopause and hormone replacement therapy
Find out what to expect during menopause and learn about recent research about the symptoms of menopause.
Acupuncture reduces hot flushes
Acupuncture may substantially reduce hot flushes in perimenopausal women without side effects, research has found.
Animation: menopause symptoms
View our animation to see menopause symptoms and the effects of menopause on the mind and body.
Black cohosh linked to heart rate problems
Black cohosh was linked to fainting spells caused by slowed heart rate in a woman taking the herbal preparation to treat menopausal symptoms.
Expert committee gives advice on combined HRT
Expert Committee makes recommendations after the use of long-term combined HRT is called into question by a large US trial showing health risks outweigh benefits of taking it.
Hormone replacement therapy
Hormone replacement therapy is not a quick fix to the challenge of menopause, but it can be a useful tool in the overall management of menopause.
Hormone replacement therapy increases ovarian cancer risk
Evidence is mounting that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) increases the risk of ovarian cancer.
Hot flushes relieved by soy
Having 2 serves of soybean-rich foods - about 200 g of tofu or 2 glasses of soy milk - each day can help relieve hot flushes in menopausal women.
HRT patches prove safer than pills for stroke risk
Stroke risk is reduced with low-dose HRT skin patches compared to tablets in women who have been through menopause, research shows.
HRT started in early menopause is safe
Starting HRT early after menopause and taking it for 10 years reduces the risk of heart failure, heart attack and dying, Danish study finds.
HRT: long-term use raises cataract risk
Long-term use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is associated with an increased risk of cataract development, researchers warn.
Hysterectomy link to early menopause
Hysterectomy can double the risk of early menopause even when the ovaries remain, and triple the risk if one ovary is removed, a study suggests.
Menopause
Menopause means the end of a woman's periods. Most women experience menopause symptoms and changes to their body at this time. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the most widely used treatment for menopausal symptoms.
Menopause symptoms: dry eyes and joint pain
Some lesser known symptoms of the menopause are dry eyes and joint pains.
Menopause: frequently asked questions
Take a look at these frequently asked questions and answers about menopause.
Menopause: questions to ask your doctor
If you are approaching or going through menopause, you may want to ask your doctor some of these questions.
Menopause: what you can expect
Each woman will experience menopause differently and there is no one treatment that will suit everyone.
Oestrogen-only HRT linked to higher risk of postmenopausal asthma
Women taking unopposed oestrogen for hormone replacement therapy are at increased risk of developing asthma, new research shows.
Slideshow: Menopause - common symptoms and self-help
10 common menopause symptoms reported by women and some tips on how to help.
Soy does not prevent bone loss after menopause
Soy supplements are unlikely to prevent osteoporosis in women after the menopause, a US study concludes.
Vaginal oestrogen protects against incontinence
Application of local vaginal oestrogen may improve or even cure incontinence in women who have been through menopause.
Acupuncture may substantially reduce hot flushes in perimenopausal women without side effects, research has found.
Animation: menopause symptoms
View our animation to see menopause symptoms and the effects of menopause on the mind and body.
Black cohosh linked to heart rate problems
Black cohosh was linked to fainting spells caused by slowed heart rate in a woman taking the herbal preparation to treat menopausal symptoms.
Expert committee gives advice on combined HRT
Expert Committee makes recommendations after the use of long-term combined HRT is called into question by a large US trial showing health risks outweigh benefits of taking it.
Hormone replacement therapy
Hormone replacement therapy is not a quick fix to the challenge of menopause, but it can be a useful tool in the overall management of menopause.
Hormone replacement therapy increases ovarian cancer risk
Evidence is mounting that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) increases the risk of ovarian cancer.
Hot flushes relieved by soy
Having 2 serves of soybean-rich foods - about 200 g of tofu or 2 glasses of soy milk - each day can help relieve hot flushes in menopausal women.
HRT patches prove safer than pills for stroke risk
Stroke risk is reduced with low-dose HRT skin patches compared to tablets in women who have been through menopause, research shows.
HRT started in early menopause is safe
Starting HRT early after menopause and taking it for 10 years reduces the risk of heart failure, heart attack and dying, Danish study finds.
HRT: long-term use raises cataract risk
Long-term use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is associated with an increased risk of cataract development, researchers warn.
Hysterectomy link to early menopause
Hysterectomy can double the risk of early menopause even when the ovaries remain, and triple the risk if one ovary is removed, a study suggests.
Menopause
Menopause means the end of a woman's periods. Most women experience menopause symptoms and changes to their body at this time. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the most widely used treatment for menopausal symptoms.
Menopause symptoms: dry eyes and joint pain
Some lesser known symptoms of the menopause are dry eyes and joint pains.
Menopause: frequently asked questions
Take a look at these frequently asked questions and answers about menopause.
Menopause: questions to ask your doctor
If you are approaching or going through menopause, you may want to ask your doctor some of these questions.
Menopause: what you can expect
Each woman will experience menopause differently and there is no one treatment that will suit everyone.
Oestrogen-only HRT linked to higher risk of postmenopausal asthma
Women taking unopposed oestrogen for hormone replacement therapy are at increased risk of developing asthma, new research shows.
Slideshow: Menopause - common symptoms and self-help
10 common menopause symptoms reported by women and some tips on how to help.
Soy does not prevent bone loss after menopause
Soy supplements are unlikely to prevent osteoporosis in women after the menopause, a US study concludes.
Vaginal oestrogen protects against incontinence
Application of local vaginal oestrogen may improve or even cure incontinence in women who have been through menopause.
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