HRT Unveiled: The benefits, the risks and the myths

This episode delves into Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for menopausal symptoms. It covers the purpose, types, safety, and administration of HRT, stressing its potential to enhance quality of life. Common myths are dispelled, clarifying that while HRT entails risks, its benefits often outweigh them. Addressing concerns about breast cancer risk and misconceptions about HRT's effects on symptom resolution, the episode emphasises the importance of informed discussions with healthcare providers to determine individual suitability for HRT.  For a comprehensive understanding of menopause and its impact, check out Episode 3. Useful resources womens-health-concern.org/ thebms.org.uk/publications/bms-tv/ hse.ie/conditions/menopause/ informd.ie/menopause The Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook for Menopause by Sheryl Green If you would like to get in touch you can email us [email protected] or find us on Instagram @LadyBitesPodcast for more resources related to this episode.  Special thanks to Jeremy Roske for the soundtrack, A Little Love, available in full on Spotify