MENOPAUSE MANDATE
Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting with my Labour colleague, Carolyn Harris MP, to discuss and support the vitally important work of the Menopause Mandate.
HRT is recommended as a first line and proven treatment for menopause symptoms. Evidence is clear that HRT begun before the age of 60 or within 10 years of the menopause is likely to be associated with a reduction in coronary heart disease, osteoporosis and cardiovascular mortality. Women who take HRT also have a lower future risk of type 2 diabetes, clinical depression, obesity, dementia and colon cancer.
HRT is not a luxury and it ought to be available for all who wish to use it.
In the afternoon I paid a visit to the Menopause APPG with Dr Claire Phipps to discuss HRT funding and learn more about the protective role of HRT against Alzheimer’s disease. More funding needs to be allocated to this area of research.