What you need to know about… taking HRT
With side effects lasting for years, it’s little wonder that women want something to help them to handle the menopause. ‘Symptoms usually subside within five years, but can last longer,’ says medical nutritionist Dr Sarah Brewer. Yet while HRT has been used to ease menopausal issues for around 80 years, it’s still dogged by controversy. ‘While it may treat symptoms, it’s certainly not suitable for all,’
