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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) an excellent alternative option.

Season 2, Ep. 3
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CBT is a fabulous option to consider if HRT isn’t a viable option; either you can’t take it, don’t want to take it or it just doesn’t suit you. 

CBT also works really well in combination with HRT.

Dr Becky Smithson joins us to give us an insight into how it all works alongside explaining the human stress response…

You will also learn that CBT isn’t just useful when going through the menopausal transition, it’s useful throughout life, for all genders.

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