This chapter explores the relationship between menopause and women's health, focusing on the impact of hormone changes on inflammatory diseases such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, dementia, Parkinson's, arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease. It discusses hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as a way to address the hormonal imbalance during menopause and addresses concerns around the slight increase in breast cancer risk associated with HRT.
Madeleine Finlay meets menopause expert Dr Louise Newson to find out about some of the myths surrounding the menopause, how women can prepare for this stage in life, and why information and support can be so difficult to access. Help support our independent journalism at
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