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Pharmacists call for urgent law change to deal with acute HRT shortage

The Health Secretary has been urged to change the law to allow pharmacists to alter prescriptions during medical shortages like the one currently faced by women who rely on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products. Supply shortages of the medicine,...

26 Apr 2022 at 07:55

Health Secretary to appoint hormone replacement therapy tsar

The Health Secretary has announced he intends to appoint a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tsar amid a shortage of medication which has left women desperate. The news comes as many women are reportedly sharing their prescriptions, with some said ...

24 Apr 2022 at 15:25

Top GP warns of risk to women’s health amid HRT shortage

The UK’s top GP has urged for the hormone replacement therapy (HRT) shortage to be solved quickly, warning that measures some women may take to access the medication could lead to “serious side-effects”. Supply shortages of the medicine, which is ...

27 Apr 2022 at 01:55

HRT supply: What are the issues and how are they being addressed?

Women are having to deal with a shortage in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) supplies amid rising demand for such treatment. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at the issues: – What is HRT? The NHS says HRT is a treatment to relieve symptoms ...

02 May 2022 at 12:55

Government sets out vision to tackle health gender inequality

The Government has released its plan for tackling health gender inequality in England, focusing on issues such as the menopause and medical stigmas. The Vision for Women’s Health has been drawn up following Government research that found at ...

23 Dec 2021 at 01:33

First baby with DNA from three people born in the UK, fertility regulator says

The first baby with DNA from three people has been born in the UK after a special IVF procedure, the fertility regulator said. According to reports, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) confirmed “less than five” babies ...

09 May 2023 at 23:34

Soaps

Soaps must reflect the reality of menopause and HRT, says specialist

Dr Louise Newson has called on the UK soaps to reflect the reality of the menopause and highlight the importance of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Writing in the Radio Times, the GP and menopause specialist said many of the ...

12 Jul 2022 at 01:42

Love & Relationships

Hairdresser who transitioned at 69 and feared she may ‘die never having known true love’ marries man who brings her joy

A former hairdresser who transitioned to be female at almost 70 years old and feared she would “die never having known true love” has since met and married a man who brings “joy to (her) heart” and she is now living the life ...

04 Oct 2023 at 07:00

Body Image

Manager who transitioned in mid-20s no longer sees ‘stranger in the mirror’ and praises inclusivity of Probation Service

An equality manager who transitioned from female to male in his mid-20s after struggling with anxiety, depression and feelings of “detachment” has said he no longer sees a “stranger looking back at him” when he stands in ...

21 Apr 2023 at 07:00

Health

Cancer survivor told she ‘wouldn’t be here now’ if she had postponed smear test by six months despite no prior symptoms

A cervical cancer survivor who was told she “wouldn’t be here today” if she had postponed her smear test by just six months, despite having no symptoms before being examined, is urging all women to get tested, saying ...

22 Jun 2023 at 07:00

Hormone replacement therapy ‘could be made available over the counter’

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) will reportedly be made available over the counter depending on the outcome of a consultation. The Daily Telegraph said health watchdogs are expected to propose a reclassification ...

02 Feb 2022 at 03:25

Home

HSE urges smokers to ‘take back control’ with free nicotine replacement

The HSE Quit Service is urging smokers to quit, offering free and personalised support with the help of free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). Healthy Ireland Survey Results 2023 data shows that 18 per cent of ...

03 Jan 2024 at 15:33

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