Affiliation:
1. Consultant Nurse, Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Guy's Hospital, London
Abstract
The menopause can affect all women, and the way it impacts them will be individual and unique. Some women will have minimal symptoms and will not require any medical treatment; others may require lifestyle changes and support. However, some will have significant symptoms that would impact on their quality of life, daily functioning and work. These women will require help in the form of lifestyle adjustment, prescribed alternatives, complementary therapies or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) – or a combination of all of the above. This Guide will provide an overview of HRT, the symptoms women experience and how these can be managed with HRT.