HRT new products
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is often prescribed for troublesome menopausal symptoms, such as hot flushes and vaginal dryness. A wide range of products are available. These vary in the hormones they contain, and how and when you use them. The good news is that more HRT products are being launched, providing even more treatment options.
In the Spring 2024 issue of The Menopause Exchange newsletter, Dr Nuttan Tanna, pharmacist consultant in women’s health, highlights some of the latest HRT products to reach the UK. These include Gepretix (a natural progesterone), Lenzetto (an oestrogen-containing skin spray), Ospemifene (the first tablet for painful sex and vaginal dryness), and Fezolinetant (a non-hormonal treatment for hot flushes and night sweats).
“More and more women are choosing to use HRT to ease their symptoms,” says Norma Goldman, founder and director of The Menopause Exchange. “Not everyone likes taking...