Menopause Health-Matters

01/10/2025

HRT ... don't be slapping it on willy-nilly!!!!

It is a prescription medication after all....

14/08/2025

Breaking news…

At long last, the UK medicines regulator has approved AndroFeme®, for use in postmenopausal women.

This is a big step forward for women’s health in the UK. Having had to prescribe this off-licence up until now, the MHRA has approved AndroFeme® Cream for hypoactive sexual desire dysfunction (HSDD).

Already licensed in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, AndroFeme® is a testosterone cream designed specifically for women. Until now, women in the UK have had to rely on unlicensed testosterone products designed specifically for men, which can be fiddly to measure and harder to use accurately.

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) are still to review AndroFeme® for NHS prescribing, which, if approved, could mean wider access through the NHS from 2026.

Menopause Health Matters can still prescribe AndroFeme® privately. Our specialist menopause doctors can work with you to create a personalised and tailored plan that addresses your symptoms and reflects your needs and wishes.

To book a consultation, visit our website:

https://menopausehealthmatters.co.uk/new-patients-booking/

25/07/2025

22/07/2025

Hormone Replacement Therapy, commonly known as HRT, is a treatment to relieve the symptoms of menopause.

Our Clinical Lead, Dr Angela Ferguson, talks here about some of the various types of HRT and how they are administered.

HRT is not a ‘one size fits all’ treatment and our specialist menopause doctors can work with you to create a personalised and tailored plan that addresses your symptoms and reflects your needs and wishes.

For more details, or to book an appointment, please visit our website:

www.menopausehealthmatters.co.uk

15/07/2025

Dr Angela Ferguson, our Clinical Lead, talks about a new non-hormonal treatment for hot flushes and night sweats ...

14/07/2025

Feeling hot, hot hot....???

Menopausal hot flushes and night sweats are no laughing matter at any time of year, but particularly during a heatwave!

Maggie talks about a new medication that can help; even if you are unable to be prescribed HRT.

Later this week, one of our doctors will explain more about this medication, so watch this space...

04/07/2025

Holidays and HRT .....

If you are lucky enough to be planning an overseas holiday this summer, here are some handy tips for travelling with your HRT medication, to make your trip as stress free as possible:

• Check the rules of the country that you are travelling to as well as any that you may be passing through via their embassy website.

• Always carry medicines, including applicators in their original, correctly labelled packages.

• Check that you have enough medication to last your trip and that any medication you take will remain in date.

• We would recommend you carry your HRT in your hand luggage to guard against lost or delayed baggage. Remember, most airlines restrict cabin liquids and gels to 100ml. A bottle of Oestrogel is within this limit and therefore can be carried as hand luggage.

• Some HRT preparations are best kept at room temperature (below 25C). Check the directions on your medication and use a small thermos flask, or mini cool bag to help keep it cool. Alternatively, store in a cool, dark place within your hotel room or accommodation, away from direct sunlight.

Most importantly ... relax, unwind and enjoy your break!!

01/07/2025

When is the best time to start taking HRT? Our Clinical Lead, Dr Angela Ferguson, discusses .....

19/06/2025

Our Clinical Lead, Dr Angela Ferguson, discusses common urinary symptoms that women may experience during menopause .....

13/06/2025

Meet our Ange ... our patients agree, she's the best in the west!!