Information on the menopause drugs' benefits and risks have been included in updated guidance.
Hormone replacement therapy does not shorten or lengthen the life expectancy of those taking it to ease menopause symptoms, says the health assessment body NICE inIts conclusion comes after a detailed analysis of data on links between HRT and conditions such as heart disease, stroke, some cancers and dementia.
Easy-to-read illustrations of the likelihood of developing certain health conditions are featured. These are intended to help GPs have informed conversations with patients. And HRT actually reduced the risk of fractures linked to the bone condition osteoporosis, which is more likely to develop after the menopause.59 in every 1,000 women who never take HRT92 in every 1,000 taking combined HRT for 10 years
Talking therapy known as CBT is to be offered to women over 40 alongside HRT or, if the patient's individual circumstances call for it, in place of it.
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