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Dr. Renée Hoenderkamp on Menopause, diagnosis & treatment options

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This video is about Menopause. Dr Renée explains what the symptoms are, how it is diagnosed and debunks the myths around HRT, outlining the benefits and risks. Essentially, for women under 60, the benefits outweigh the risks.

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The HRT I take was recommended by my friend's sister, who is a gynaecologist. It must be safe as she takes it herself. :)

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lolajone in reply toBadHare

What HRT is that please. I'm struggling to find anything that suits me

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BadHare in reply tololajone

Hormone replacement therapy for menopause symptoms,

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lolajone in reply toBadHare

I was interested specifically in which particular HRT is recommended by a gynae

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BadHare in reply tololajone

Angelique. It does everything it's supposed to, & no side effects that I'm aware of yet.

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amala57 in reply tololajone

Watch the video. Dr Renee says the skin patches are safest.

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BadHare in reply toamala57

I'm sure they may be if generic HRT is prescribed. However, I'm happy with my current pill brand being the safest available, aside from bio-identical hormones. I doubt I'd get my GP to prescribe that.

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lc1973 in reply toBadHare

I get bioidentical HRT prescribed by my GP.

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BadHare in reply tolc1973

Would you send me a message with the details, please?

I'm wary of swapping as this one works, but would like to know more. :)

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Stourie in reply toBadHare

You know the saying. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Jo xx

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T3MARY

Really informative Video

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sue_b

Hi Clutter,

thanks for posting this vlog. I am post-menapausal and the last 4 years have seen a significant change in my metabolism, energy etc etc. Thyroid issues are always what is talked about with my GP but I think now is the time to change that :-)

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