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‘HRT gave me my life back – I’m afraid of losing myself again without it’

The severe shortage in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has left thousands of women across the UK struggling to cope with sometimes debilitating symptoms of menopause. Leigh Campbell tells Kate Ng about the lengths she had to go to just to get the treatment

The Independent UK

HRT supply: What are the issues and how are they being addressed?

Acute shortages have reportedly caused women to share prescriptions, with some said to be made suicidal by debilitating menopause symptoms.

The Independent UK

One in 10 women have quit their job due to menopause symptoms

The findings of the survey will be presented in a Channel 4 documentary on Monday.

The Independent UK

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Davina McCall labels HRT shortage ‘ridiculous’ as she urges government to do more

Davina McCall has called hormone replacement therapy (HRT) shortages “ridiculous” as she urged the government to do more to combat the crisis.

Evening Standard

Davina McCall brands HRT shortage ‘ridiculous’

‘Why is it taking this long to sort this out?’ TV presenter asks

The Independent UK

'Women are driving for hours to share their last pack...': The painful toll of the 'scandalous' shortage of menopause treatment

"One woman messaged me saying she was on the last pump of Oestrogel and doesn’t know what she is going to do"

Manchester Evening News

HRT demand expected to surge after new Davina McCall film on menopause

Campaigners say government has not done enough to address acute shortage of hormone replacement therapy drugs

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The Observer view on how to solve the postcode lottery of HRT drugs

A simple change in the law would address the shortage and give equal access across the country

The Guardian - UK

'HRT crisis proves women’s health isn't taken seriously and is a life and death issue'

Tens of thousands floored by the national HRT shortage and clinging on desperately to their dwindling supplies of Oestrogel, with some turning to the black market for help and in the worst cases some left suicidal, says Rachael Bletchly

Daily Mirror

Davina McCall says ‘menopause made me feel frightened and invisible’

‘I stepped back even further, diminished myself,” says TV presenter

The Independent UK

Government to limit supply of HRT products to ‘even out’ UK distribution

HRT can help alleviate severe menopause symptoms including hot flushes, night sweats, low mood, anxiety and difficulty sleeping.

The Independent UK

What can I do if I can’t get HRT?

British Menopause Society releases equivalence guide to help women during England’s drug shortage

The Guardian - UK

‘Breakthrough moment’: how Lorraine Kelly helped shift the menopause debate

Exclusive: TV host among celebrities to boost awareness of debilitating symptoms – but doctors caution against over-hyping HRT

The Guardian - UK

Firm behind popular HRT Oestrogel says it is on track to meet growing demand

Besins Healthcare UK, which makes Oestrogel, said it expects supplies to increase in June.

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Evening Standard

Covid vaccine taskforce head to set up unit for HRT amid shortages

The head of the UK’s Covid vaccine taskforce will head a new unit set up to deal with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) shortages.

The Guardian - UK

Head of Covid vaccine taskforce to lead new unit for HRT shortages

Hormone replacement therapy taskforce led by Madelaine McTernan aims to ensure access to menopause medicines

The Independent UK

COVID vaccine supply lessons to be used for Hormone Replacement Therapy shortage

Madelaine McTernan, Vaccine Taskforce director general, will lead a new HRT taskforce which will leverage lessons learned during the pandemic.

Daily Mirror

Women left 'suicidal' amid HRT supply shortage as menopause 'ruins their life'

Sarah Smith, 53, said not getting access to the hormone replacement therapy would be "catastrophic" as the menopause ruined her life and left her fearing for her mental and physical wellbeing

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The Independent UK

Raising awareness of menopause gave me purpose, says Davina McCall

TV presenter recalls hiding premenopausal symptoms at work

The Independent UK

Woman says she may have to give up work if she runs out of HRT: ‘Menopause ruined my life’

Supply shortage has left thousands of women fearful for their futures

Autosport

Porsche's Olsen tops final day of Portimao DTM testing

Dennis Olsen put Porsche on top on the final day of DTM pre-season testing at Portimao, beating the Audi of 10-time race winner Nico Muller.

The Independent UK

Woman says she will have to give up work if she runs out of HRT amid shortage

Some women have been forced to travel hundreds of miles in search of the medicine.

Motorsport

Porsche tops final day of Portimao DTM testing

Dennis Olsen put Porsche on top on the final day of DTM pre-season testing at Portimao, beating the Audi of 10-time race winner Nico Muller.

Daily Record

Rod Stewart backs menopause campaign after wife Penny Lancaster's struggle

The menopause mandate began last October after Labour MP Carolyn Harris succeeded in getting HRT costs reduced to a once a year payment in England (an Annual Prepayment Certificate for HRT products).

Bristol Post

HRT: What is hormone replacement therapy and how can I get it?

The UK is currently facing a shortage of HRT - here's why

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