| Welcome to the OutUK series looking at gay men and their health brought to you in association with the NHS website. |
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| Each week we'll tackle a different topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We'll have features and advice on everything from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit. You can follow any of links provided below for more information direct from the NHS website, or see this week's feature M: MRSA. |
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Hormone Replacement Therapy HrtFind information about HRT for menopause symptoms, including the types of HRT, benefits and risks and how to take it.About HRTWhat HRT is and how it helps with menopause symptoms Types of HRTTypes of hormone, ways of taking HRT including tablets, patches and gel, and deciding which type is best for you Benefits and risksBenefits of HRT including relieving menopause symptoms and preventing osteoporosis, and risks to consider Side effectsCommon side effects and serious side effects of oestrogen and progestogen, and what to do When to take HRTAdvice about when to start HRT, how long to take it for, and stopping HRT AlternativesOther medicines for menopause symptoms, lifestyle changes and herbal or complementary remedies Oestrogen tablets, patches, gel and sprayBrands include Estradot, Evorel, FemSeven, Lenzetto, Oestrogel, Progynova, Sandrena Vaginal oestrogenBrands include Blissel, Estring, Gina, Imvaggis, Ovestin, Vagifem, Vagirux Utrogestan (micronised progesterone)Progesterone capsules to use with oestrogen for menopause symptoms Continuous combined HRT tablets, capsules and patchesCombined HRT for when your periods have stopped. Brands include Evorel Conti, Femoston Conti, FemSeven Conti, Kliofem, Kliovance Sequential combined HRT tablets and patchesCombined HRT for when you still have periods. Brands include Elleste Duet, Evorel Sequi, Femoston, FemSeven Sequi, Novofem TiboloneTablets to treat menopause symptoms and prevent osteoporosis. Brand: Livial Related informationMenopauseEarly menopauseBritish Menopause Society: charitythebms.org.ukWomen's Health Concern: charitywww.womens-health-concern.orgQueer Menopause: for people who identify as LGBT+www.queermenopause.com |
| OutUK's A to Z of Gay Health continues and you can read this week's feature M: MRSA. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features. If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic. | | |
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