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The psychological & emotional symptoms.
Thankfully there has been increased awareness about these symptoms in relation to the Menopause in recent years. They are incredibly common and can be some of the most debilitating symptoms that people will experience…but don’t forget, not everyone will experience these symptoms.
It can be challenging for some people to identify the cause of these symptoms, as it’s not always related to hormones - there can be many contributory factors.
We discuss the range of options which can help to manage these symptoms.
Is it right to take antidepressants, should you take HRT, is a combination acceptable?
We go through alternative options for you to consider, either on their own or in combination with the above, but remember taking an individualised approach is always important.
We also continue the conversation about HRT.
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12. Xmas Myth #12: Menopause is the same for all women?
01:43||Season 6, Ep. 12The last of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is:Women experience menopause in the same way.
11. Xmas Myth #11: Testosterone?
01:10||Season 6, Ep. 11The eleventh of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is:Testosterone is the missing piece of the jigsaw puzzle when it comes to HRT.Links:Testosterone. The Role of Testosterone and HRT : Menopause Matters and Testosterone… what you really need to know! - Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk | Acast
10. Xmas Myth #10: HRT is expensive?
01:24||Season 6, Ep. 10The tenth of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is:HRT is expensive.
Xmas Myth #9: Either HRT or alternative?
01:30|The ninth of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is:You have to choose either a complementary therapy, or an alternative option or HRT.
8. Xmas Myth #8: Pregnancy?
01:10||Season 6, Ep. 8The eighth of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is:You can’t get pregnant if you’re taking HRT.Link: Contraception for older women before menopause : Menopause Matters
7. Xmas Myth #7: HRT info has all changed?
01:24||Season 6, Ep. 7The seventh of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is:Everything is new with menopause, in particular HRT these days. It’s all changed.Links:27-WHC-FACTSHEET-HRT-Doses-NOV2022-A.pdf and The basics about HRT and much more. - Menopause Matters, Let’s Talk | Acast
6. Xmas Myth #6: Is it the end of a good sexlife?
02:15||Season 6, Ep. 6The sixth of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is:Menopause marks the end of a good sex life.Link:https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/womens-health/later-years-around-50-years-and-over/menopause-and-post-menopause-health/sexual-wellbeing-intimacy-and-menopause
5. Xmas Myth #5: HRT only for 5 years?
01:44||Season 6, Ep. 5The fifth of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is:You can only be on HRT for 5 years.Link: Estrogens in Menopause - What is HRT : Menopause Matters
4. Xmas Myth #4: Only in your 50s?
00:58||Season 6, Ep. 4The fourth of our 12 mini podcasts, debunking 12 menopause myths in the countdown to Christmas is:Menopause only happens in your 50s.Link: Menopause Symptoms - what happens and when : Menopause Matters