The HRT crisis

For many, the menopause is something anticipated with trepidation. Women who’ve gone through it forewarn about the endless list of symptoms: hot flushes, anxiety, night sweats, memory problems, reduced concentration, low mood, fatigue, joint pains, headaches, reduced libido. But science also armed us with a solution in the form of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

HRT has been available since the 60s, and while there was some controversy surrounding the higher risk of breast cancer and blood clots among users, the NHS says more recent evidence shows the risks of HRT are small