Hormone Replacement Therapy HrtAbout HRTWhat HRT is and how it helps with menopause symptoms Types of HRTTypes of hormone, ways of taking HRT including tablets, patches and gel, and deciding which type is best for you Benefits and risksBenefits of HRT including relieving menopause symptoms and preventing osteoporosis, and risks to consider Side effectsCommon side effects and serious side effects of oestrogen and progestogen, and what to do When to take HRTAdvice about when to start HRT, how long to take it for, and stopping HRT AlternativesOther medicines for menopause symptoms, lifestyle changes and herbal or complementary remedies Oestrogen tablets, patches, gel and sprayBrands include Estradot, Evorel, FemSeven, Lenzetto, Oestrogel, Progynova, Sandrena Vaginal oestrogenBrands include Blissel, Estring, Gina, Imvaggis, Estriol, Vagifem, Vagirux Utrogestan (micronised progesterone)Progesterone capsules to use with oestrogen for menopause symptoms Continuous combined HRT tablets, capsules and patchesCombined HRT for when your periods have stopped. Brands include Evorel Conti, Femoston Conti, FemSeven Conti, Kliofem, Kliovance Sequential combined HRT tablets and patchesCombined HRT for when you still have periods. Brands include Elleste Duet, Evorel Sequi, Femoston, FemSeven Sequi, Novofem TiboloneTablets to treat menopause symptoms and prevent osteoporosis. Brand: Livial MenopauseEarly or premature menopauseBritish Menopause Society: charitythebms.org.ukWomen's Health Concern: charitywww.womens-health-concern.orgQueer Menopause: for people who identify as LGBT+www.queermenopause.comSexual Health AdviceThroughout this series we have help and advice on staying healthy, dealing with Sexually Transmitted Infections, the risks of each type of the most popular gay sex and what to do if the sex you have is not consentual. The topics covered in this series include:
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