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Q CAN PERIMENOPAUSAL WOMEN WHO WISH TO HAVE HRT BE PRESCRIBED HORMONAL CONTRACEPTION?

AYes. Because HRT doesn’t provide contraception and can even induce ovulation, it’s important to continue contraception for perimenopausal women or those whose menopausal status is uncertain.

The combined contraceptive pill may alleviate menopausal symptoms, so may be prescribed instead of HRT up to the age of 50. Alternatively, oestrogen HRT may be used with other sources of progestogen. The Mirena intrauterine device can provide the

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