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The average age is 51. It can cause various symptoms such as hot flushes. HRT can help some women during the time. There are also alternatives to HRT and simple lifestyle changes that can be made which can help you feel better.
This free app developed by Dr Louise Newson allows you to track your symptoms, access personalised expert content and lots more.
What are the facts? Is it dangerous? What type do I need? How do I take it? Will it make me bleed?
Many of the things said about HRT have not been true. This is what the science really says!
With the latest regimes (transdermal oestrogen (patches or gel) & oral natural progestogen or the mirena coil), risks are very low
Are you ready to "ROCK YOUR MENOPAUSE?! "We love this site! Supporting women to recognise that their symptoms may be due to the menopause and what to do about it. (As seen on BBC breakfast)
Leading menopause expert Dr Louise Newson hosts the menopause and perimenopause information podcast, helping women receive unbiased, evidence-based, and holistic advice and treatment. Apple or Android or Spotify
Loads of info. The menopause affects all women, but doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Learn how to tackle hot flushes, night sweats, mood changes and disturbed sleep. Find out why they happen, and learn about later effects of the menopause as well as the facts about Alternative treatments and Hormone Replacement Therapy.
Hormone replacement therapy may not be suitable or safe for everyone. Here are some alternative treatments which may ease menopausal symptoms.
The menopause, sometimes referred to as the "change of life", is the end of menstruation. This is a woman's ovaries stop producing an egg every four weeks. Watch the video on this page to hear two women describe their experience of the menopause, and learn about common symptoms and treatments.
The "National Association for Premenstrual Syndromes" will assist you now and in the future in managing your PMS successfully, includes a Young People Info Leaflet
Another organisation, International Association for Premenstrual Disorders is a lifeline of support, information, and resources for women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
We support women with "Premature Ovarian Insufficiency" which leads to an early Menopause - in your teens, 20s, 30s or early 40s.
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NON-EMERGENCY: Have a look at out "Get health information" page. Alternatively, call 111 for non-urgent medical advice.
MINOR INJURIES: We do not provide a minor injuries service. You should attend A&E or a local minor iunjuries unit. The LIVE WAITING times for these services are listed here.
EMERGENCY: Dial 999 or go to your nearest A&E Department (you must not dial 999 for anything other than an emergency)
If you do need to attend the emergency department at Torbay Hospital please read this leaflet.