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Women\u2019s Health Concern<\/a>
\nThe patient arm of the British Menopause Society, offering evidence-based information and helpful factsheets.<\/em><\/p>\n

Menopause Matters<\/a>
\nFounded by Dr. Heather Currie, past chair of the British Menopause Society, Menopause Matters provides up-to-date and accurate information, a forum and a regular magazine.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Menopause Charity<\/a><\/p>\n

Daisy Network<\/a>
\nSupport for women with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (menopause under the age of 40).<\/em><\/p>\n

National Association for Premenstrual Syndromes<\/a>
\nOffers support for anyone suffering from PMS or PMDD.<\/em><\/p>\n

Your Pelvic Floor<\/a><\/p>\n

Royal Osteoporosis Society<\/a>
\nContains information on the prevention and management of osteoporosis.<\/em><\/p>\n

Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Revitalize your libido: Navigating sex and desire through menopause.<\/h3>\n

A webinar that covers the effects of menopause on sexual desire and libido and ways of helping get your mojo back.<\/p>\n

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Menopause Explained<\/h3><\/span>
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Dr Heather Currie MBE, Associate Specialist Gynaecologist, Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary, and Trustee \u2013 British Menopause Society, answers these FAQs: What is the menopause? At what age does a woman usually go into the menopause? How is the menopause diagnosed? What are the symptoms of the menopause? How can the symptoms of the menopause be managed?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Bioidentical hormones<\/h3><\/span>
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Mr Haitham Hamoda, Consultant Gynaecologist, King\u2019s College Hospital, and Trustee \u2013 British Menopause Society, answers these FAQs: What are bioidentical hormones? What is the difference between compounded bioidentical hormones and conventionally prescribed HRT? Are there benefits with regulated bioidentical hormones? Can I get bioidentical \/ body similar hormone preparations on the NHS?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI)<\/h3><\/span>
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Mr Mike Savvas, Consultant Gynaecologist, King\u2019s College Hospital, and Past Member \u2013 BMS medical advisory council, answers these FAQs: What is POI? How is POI diagnosed? What are the health implications of POI? How do patients with POI present? How is POI treated? Should I take HRT? Can I still get pregnant if I have POI? What are my fertility chances if I have POI? Is HRT contraceptive?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Testosterone explained<\/h3><\/span>
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Prof Nick Panay, Consultant Gynaecologist, Imperial College and Chelsea and Westminster Hospitals London, President \u2013 International Menopause Society and Member \u2013 BMS medical advisory council, answers these FAQs: What is testosterone and what is its role in women? Is testosterone replacement effective in managing menopausal symptoms? What symptoms does it help with? Is testosterone replacement safe? Are there side effects with testosterone replacement? How long could it be taken for? How should testosterone therapy be monitored in women? How is testosterone replacement given? What are the currently available options in the UK?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Complementary and alternative therapies<\/h3><\/span>
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Miss Joan Pitkin, Reader, Imperial College, and Past Chairman \u2013 British Menopause Society, answers these FAQs: What are complementary & alternative therapies? Should I take these instead of HRT? Are they as effective as HRT? Are complementary & alternative therapies safe? Are complementary & alternative therapies safe to take if I have a history of breast cancer? What complementary and alternative treatments could I use for treating vaginal dryness? What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)? Is CBT effective? What other measures could I consider (lifestyle factors \/ diet \/ exercise)?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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HRT and the risk of breast cancer<\/h3><\/span>
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Miss Jo Marsden, Consultant Breast Surgeon (retired), and Past Member \u2013 BMS medical advisory council, answers these FAQs: What is the risk of breast cancer with HRT? Is there a difference in the risk of breast cancer with oestrogen only HRT (in women who had a hysterectomy) compared to that with combined oestrogen progestogen HRT? How does the risk of breast with HRT compare to the risk of breast cancer with other lifestyle factors such as alcohol intake and obesity? Should I reduce the dose of my HRT intake to lower my risk of breast cancer with HRT? I went into the menopause in my early 40s. My doctor recommended I take HRT but I concerned about the risks. Will HRT increase my risk of breast cancer? Does vaginal oestrogen intake increase the risk of breast cancer?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Useful Downloads<\/h2><\/span>
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