Study linking HRT with dementia risk ‘unhelpful’ Experts point out that no causal relationship between menopausal hormone therapy and dementia has been established.
Debate over ‘doctor-approved’ weight loss drugs obtained online Is a GP-reviewed online questionnaire clinically sufficient to safely prescribe injectable medications without a face-to-face consultation? It depends who you ask.
Concern over unproven menopause treatments Marketing has a lot to answer for but there is a role for general practice in educating women about choices, says GP Dr Karen Magraith.
Laser therapy ‘insignificant’ for post-menopausal issues The efficacy of laser treatment for post-menopausal genitourinary symptoms versus placebo and topical therapies has been revealed.
Menopause hormonal treatments to retain PBS listing While GPs have welcomed the news, there are concerns a subsequent price increase will represent further gaps in access to care.
‘Serious implications’ if menopause treatments removed from PBS Experts warn the proposed delisting of medications will not only impose cost-related issues, but potentially affect quality of life.
Outdated information still guides menopause management: Expert Understanding the risks and benefits of various menopausal therapies leads to better outcomes.
‘All GPs should be able to manage menopause’ – but can they? Barriers related to time, education, and the risks of some treatments mean GPs need more support, a menopause expert has said.
Study links hot flushes, night sweats to CVD in women The new research could help identify patients in need of close monitoring in clinical practice. But does it tell the whole story?
‘Nobody understood’: Online resource for early menopause Early menopause can be isolating and frightening, but the new resource aims to change that by sharing women’s stories and providing education.