Where to start when choosing HRT

29 Sept 2025 18:00

If you still have a womb, even if your periods stopped long ago or even if they're still around or being very erratic - having a womb in HRT terms means that you will require progesterone alongside oestrogen for your HRT. Oestrogen will work on your symptoms while progesterone will work  mainly on your womb lining to keep it thin and healthy while you're using the oestrogen. Without progesterone your womb lining could over thicken and lead to cellular changes taking place which could progress (if left unchecked ) and lead to cancer.Progesterone is available to use as a small, round capsule known as Utrogestan/Gepretix which you usually take at bedtime. It's also available in tablet forms - Provera and Dydrogesterone ( which has recently become available to be used as a standalone cyclical  option ) and these are popular options for this.  It also comes in the form of an IUS ( hormonal coil )  - sometimes called a Mirena although there are now other brand names for this which provide the same dose of progestogen. Whichever progesterone you choose, it's important that you use it consistently and as prescribed alongside your oestrogen.

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Migraines and Menopause: Why Hormones Can Be a Headache

22 Sept 2025 14:00

Mell has personal experience of migraines and the heart-sink moment when you know one is starting is awful. It wipes out the next few hours and the following days leave you with a feeling like your brain is bruised, fatigue and brings with it added sensitivity to lights, sounds and smells.

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What to do when you think your HRT isn't working

4 Aug 2025 18:00

If you're perimenopausal and start using Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), it’s common to experience some unscheduled bleeding during the initial stages of the treatment. This is normal, as it can take time for HRT to regulate your menstrual cycle, and you might notice more than one bleed within a cycle at first. Typically, after about three months, you should experience a more predictable monthly bleed. However, if you continue to have unpredictable bleeding after six months of HRT, we recommend consulting your GP.  It's important to rule out any potential issues, such as thickening of the endometrial lining due to oestrogen use or insufficient progesterone coverage for example. If the womb lining becomes overly thickened, it can lead to heavy, unscheduled, or erratic bleeding. If this is left unchecked and undetected this could lead to cellular changes within the womb lining which can progress to malignancy - so don't delay if your still seeing unpredictable bleeds after 6 months of HRT.You might even have an underlying condition, such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts, or uterine polyps, which could have developed while using HRT or been dormant until you started using HRT. If you haven't had a period for over a year and you start using HRT,  you should be using it in it's continuous form - so oestrogen and progesterone is used daily - and using it like this will way should not lead to you seeing a return of any bleeding. If however, you do develop bleeding after being bleed-free for over a year, again please do let your GP know. Your safety while using HRT is as important as the symptomatic relief you get from using HRT.

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Common Side Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy

1 Jul 2025 16:00

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) can be life-changing for many women navigating the challenges of perimenopause and menopause. It helps ease symptoms like hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, and brain fog by replenishing declining hormone levels. But like any treatment, HRT can come with side effects - some mild, some more noticeable. Thankfully, for most ladies, these side effects generally settle after three months.

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Vaginal Oestrogen - what is it and how can it help you?

2 Jun 2025 18:00

Firstly, it's important to understand that vaginal oestrogen is not the same as HRT. It will only target the vaginal/vulval/bladder areas and it comes in much, much lower doses than HRT. Also, if you are using HRT, you can also use vaginal oestrogen treatment. HRT alone may not be enough to tackle your vulvovaginal and/or bladder symptoms.  If you're generally fit and well, you don't have to choose between the two.Vaginal oestrogen is very low dose - it wont help with any other menopause symptoms such as hot flushes, aches and pains or mood changes. It is safe for almost anyone to use with only a few exceptions. For those rare exceptions there are alternative options including non hormonal treatments such as the YES vaginal moisturisers and lubricants. If you have had cancer previously and you've been advised not to use vaginal oestrogen but your symptoms are impacting on your day to day life, please discuss this with your specialist as they may consider changing your current medication which could then allow you to use vaginal oestrogen.Now that we've got all that out of the way....

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Your Menopause Nurse - The Importance of Exercise during the Menopause & Perimenopause

10 Jun 2025 16:30

Menopause is a transformative phase in a woman’s life, bringing a host of physiological changes that can impact physical and mental health. While symptoms such as hot flushes, mood swings, and sleep disturbances can be challenging, one of the most powerful ways to support the body and mind during this transition is through regular exercise, especially strength and resistance training.

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Meet Your Menopause Nurse

Get to know the qualified, specialist nurses behind Your Menopause Nurse.  Learn about the individual journeys that brought us here, and why we are so passionate about providing personalised care, quickly accessible support and treatment for women who are trying to navigate the menopause.

Understanding Brain Fog

16 May 2025 16:00

Menopause is often associated with hot flushes and hormonal changes, but one symptom that can be particularly frustrating is brain fog—the feeling of forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, and mental fatigue. If you’ve found yourself searching for a word mid-sentence or walking into a room only to forget why, you’re not alone.

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Sleep Cycles: What they are & why they are important

27 May 2025 16:00

Sleep is a fundamental component of our health, yet many people do not fully understand the processes that occur while we sleep. The science of sleep is intricate and fascinating, involving various stages and cycles that play crucial roles in our overall well-being. In this blog, we will delve into the science of sleep, explore the sleep cycle, and discuss its importance for mental and physical health.

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Meeting Jo Moseley

21 Apr 2025 16:46

I first came across Jo a few years ago, but her story truly resonated during the pandemic. My friends and I had originally saved for a milestone trip to New York to celebrate turning 50, but when Covid put an end to those plans, we chose to invest in something different - paddleboarding. It became the perfect way to embrace adventure while staying safely distanced, especially as one of us was high-risk. What started as a practical choice soon evolved into something much more meaningful.

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Treatments We Love

Discover the treatments we regularly recommend and love at Your Menopause Nurse. From Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to lifestyle adjustments, and non hormonal treatments. Find out how we tailor our approach to each individual's health, lifestyle, and preferences. 

We absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Yes products which include a fantastic range of organic, non hormonal vaginal moisturisers and lubricants. We also have a nice, shiny discount code to give you 15% off when purchasing their products with the link below!

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