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In this article from Grazia Daily, Helen Wilson-Beevers talks of her hysterectomy at age 31 and how she has been taking HRT ever since. She tells us why running out of the medication is her worst nightmare. Click here to read the full article...

With so much in the media about the current HRT shortage, Dr Louise Newson, in her recent article for Gransnet.com, hopes to reassure women and explain that the dilemma presents a great opportunity for women to optimise their HRT regime.

GPs may need to switch women onto different HRT treatments after manufacturers confirmed that several widely-prescribed therapies will be unavailable for the next few months, as reported in gponline.com today.

A comprehensive and systematic review of testosterone treatment for women, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal, suggests testosterone can significantly improve sexual wellbeing for postmenopausal women. Dr Louise Newson says "This is really important as a step in the right direction to get testosterone licensed for women." Read on for all the details...

Menopause specialists warn about the dangers of compounded bioidentical HRT. 

You can now pre-order your copy of Dr Newson's exciting first book - a Haynes Manual on Menopause. Read on for more information...

"Depression, anxiety and 'horrendous' flushes are some the ways women are being affected by HRT shortages" - read on for everything you need to know about the HRT shortages in the full article from Sarah Graham at iNews...

Dr Louise Newson is proud to announce the launch of Newson Health Research and Education, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to provide healthcare professionals, especially those working in primary care, training and knowledge about treatment options for the menopause including safe prescribing of HRT. Read on for all the details...

On the 26th September, Newson Health Research and Education will be holding an educational event for GPs, nurses, gynaecologists and pharmacists to improve their knowledge and understanding of the menopause. Click here to find out more...

This November, Dr Louise Newson will be attending the Primary Care Issues & Answers' annual conference - speaking about the menopause and dispelling some common myths surrounding HRT. Read on to find out more.