Updated : 30th July 2010

Menopausematters.co.uk is an independent, clinician-led website. Our aim is to provide easily accessible, up-to-date, accurate information about the menopause, menopausal symptoms and treatment options, including Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and alternative therapies, so that women and health professionals can make informed choices about menopause management.

Menopause management should encompass a holistic approach to include discussion on life-style and dietary factors, as well as specific menopause treatment options. For many women, hormone replacement therapies can provide very effective relief of distressing menopausal symptoms, significantly improving their quality of life, and can provide an important preventive role, reducing the risk of debilitating disease such as osteoporosis. For others, non-hormonal options (alternative or complementary therapies or natural remedies) may be preferred.

When treatment is considered necessary for menopausal problems, Menopause Matters aims to help therapies to be chosen and adjusted appropriately.

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Latest posts on the Forum: Re: Success!!! Re: The things kids say Re: Am I blowing things out of proportion? Click here to visit the Menopause Matters discussion forum - registration is free.	Latest news: 13 July 2010 Endocrine Society Issues Position Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy A new Endocrine Society scientific statement published in the July 2010 issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism evaluates benefits an... Full story »
Menopause and HRT in the press: Bad hot flashes? Try dropping a few pounds: 12 July 2010 - via Reuters Early menopause doubles risk of heart problems: 23 June 2010 - The Independent Test to predict menopause age a step nearer: 27 June 2010 - BBC News Online British women 'suffer symptoms of menopause more than those in other countries': 8 June 2010 - The Telegraph Low-dose HRT patches better than pills for stroke risk: 4 June 2010 - BBC News Online Lifestyle factors like HRT 'don't compound genetic risks' of breast cancer : 3 June 2010 - Daily Mail Bizarre menopause treatments: 8 April 2010 - Daily Mail More stories in our press archive.	Womens health in the press: Blood test to detect breast cancer: 24 June 2010 - marieclaire.co.uk New hope on brittle bone disease : 29 May 2010 - Daily Mail Broccoli Component Could Help Prevent Or Treat Breast Cancer: 4 May 2010 - Medical News Today Talc link to raised womb cancer risk.: 28 April 2010 - Daily Mail Osteoporosis Can Be Forestalled By Exercise.: 28 April 2010 - Medical News Today Walking can cut stroke risk for women by more than half: 7 April 2010 - The Scotsman More stories in our press archive. Find womens health groups at: wematter.co.uk