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Menopause and HRT
UK sources of information and / or support
The leaflets section of Patient UK
Includes a leaflet called Menopause and HRT.
Menopause Matters
Aims to provide easily accessible, up-to-date, accurate information about the menopause and treatment options, so that women and health professionals can make informed choices about menopause management. Written by UK gynaecologists.
Women's Health Concern
Provides health information factsheets on a number of issues including menopause.
Daisy Network
The Daisy Network (previously known as the Daisy Chain) is a registered charity and support group for women suffering PREMATURE MENOPAUSE - that is, a menopause before the age of 40. This condition affects 1% of women. In Britain currently, approximately 110,000 women between the ages of 12 and 40 are experiencing premature menopause.
earlymenopauseuk.co.uk
A website for women who have experienced or aregoing through the menopause, but especially for those of whom it has hitearly. The site, run by women going through the menopause, aims to offerssupport and advice to anyone wanting to know more or find informationabout the menopause. They have a forum, live chat rooms and a section tomeet other women in your area.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Information on the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). From the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
Medicine Guide for Hormone Replacement Therapy
Medicine Guides provide reliable information about medicines (drugs), conditions and the different treatment options available. They have been developed in the UK as part of the Medicines Information Project.
Medicine Guide for Osteoporosis after Menopause
Medicine Guides provide reliable information about medicines (drugs), conditions and the different treatment options available. They have been developed in the UK as part of the Medicines Information Project.
Further sources / more detailed information
Some non-UK sites
The following list popular non-UK health information sites with content aimed at the general public. They are mainly from the US. They have not been checked to see if information about the above topic is included but these large sites are comprehensive.
- Non-UK disease / illness sites
- Non-UK self-help / support group sites
More detailed medical information
The following list online sources of more detailed medical information, mainly from the UK. These sites are mainly aimed at health professionals, but are of interest to all. They have not been checked to see if information about the above topic is included, but information about most medical topics can usually be found.
- PatientPlus - hundreds of medical reference articles provided by Patient UK.
- Evidence Based Medicine - such as from Clinical Evidence, The Cochrane Library, etc.
- Database of UK Clinical Guidelines - from NICE, SIGN, Clinical Knowledge Summaries, etc.
- Medline - abstracts available from thousands of journals.
- Sites listing free online medical textbooks and journals.
- Sites listing free medical images - pictures, atlases, anatomy, skin diseases, etc.
Disclaimer: Patient UK has no control of the content of the above links. Inclusion does not imply endorsement by Patient UK.
Related pages in Patient UK
Information leaflets related to this topic (^ top of page)
Menopause - Alternatives to HRT Menopause and HRT Menopause and HRT - A Summary Menopause and SexPatient Support related to this topic (^ top of page)
Early Menopause UK Natural Menopause Advice Service Women's Health ConcernMedical reference articles in PatientPlus related to this topic (^ top of page)
HRT - follow-up assessments HRT - Initial Consultation Menopause and its ManagementUK guidelines related to this topic (^ top of page)
Guidelines on MenopauseRecent news items related to this topic (^ top of page)
HRT 'might ward off Alzheimer's' Predicting the biological clock 'No early menopause' through IVF HRT hype 'bad for women' HRT pills 'blood clot risk link' Clot risk from HRT pills and patches 10 minute nutrition HRT helps insomnia, aching joints and sex-life in women - even years after the menopause, say scientists Effects of HRT on sleep and sexOther - Useful resources (^ top of page)
Pictures, diagrams, photos, images, etc.Evidence based medicine
Online textbooks and journals
A-Z of UK Guidelines
A-Z of Online Videos
Medline
Other good health sites
*** NEW *** Patient UK Newspaper
Menopause newsMedical equipment products related to this topic (^ top of page)
Books related to this topic (^ top of page)
Intermission. Women, Menopause and Midlife Menopause (Understanding) Menopause and HRT (Understanding the) Menopause and HRT : British Medical Association's Family Doctor Series Menopause HRT and you Menopause Women, and Midlife (Intermission) Menopause: Answers At Your Fingertips Practical Guide to the Menopause
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