World Menopause Day 2024 – Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT)
October 18 is World Menopause Day (WMD) and its aim is to raise awareness about menopause and highlight the support options available for enhancing health and well-being.
The WMD 2024 theme is Menopause and Menopause Hormone Therapy.
Menopause is gaining more public attention, but many women still lack guidance on managing its symptoms. While menopause hormone therapy (MHT) is a key treatment for bothersome symptoms, it’s not required or suitable for all women.
MHT is most beneficial for healthy women under 60 or within 10 years of menopause onset.
It requires proper counseling, individualized treatment, and a balanced discussion of risks and benefits, including the low but present risk of breast cancer. Effective management involves shared decision-making between the woman and healthcare provider, as well as ongoing monitoring of efficacy and potential adverse effects.
MHT is used for managing:
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vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes and night sweats),
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genitourinary syndrome (vaginal dryness and painful intercourse),
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primary ovarian insufficiency (POI),
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reducing bone loss and fracture risk.
Download The International Menopause Society WMD2024 leaflet Menopause and Menopause Hormone Therapy. It will examine topics such as:
- Who should use MHT?
- What should be used?
- Are the types and doses of estrogen and progesterone important?
- When should MHT be started?
- Why is MHT important?
If you want to learn more about MHT, its potential benefits, contraindications, and both short- and long-term adverse effects, I am here to help.
As a pharmacist and certified menopause practitioner with The Menopause Society (formerly NAMS), I can guide you through the process and address all your questions—both those you have now and any that may arise as we discuss your symptoms and optimal management.
Book a free Discovery Call here and let’s explore your menopause journey together!