Blog
Practical, evidence-based articles on perimenopause, menopause and HRT, written and reviewed by our clinical team.
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How much does HRT cost in the UK? NHS and private prices compared
What HRT costs on the NHS in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, what private menopause clinics charge, what the medication itself costs, and where the money goes.
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Foods high in oestrogen: what phytoestrogens can and cannot do
Which foods contain phytoestrogens, what the evidence says about soya and flaxseed for hot flushes, who should be careful, and when food is not enough.
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Does HRT make you look younger? What it does for skin, hair and collagen
What oestrogen does for skin, why collagen falls after menopause, what HRT can and cannot change for skin and hair, and why it is never prescribed for looks alone.
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HRT on the NHS vs private: how to get HRT and which route suits you
How to get HRT through your GP, when the NHS route works well, when a private menopause clinic makes sense, what to check before paying, and how the two can work together.
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Symptoms of low oestrogen: the signs, the causes and what to do
The symptoms of low oestrogen, from hot flushes and vaginal dryness to anxiety and joint pain, what causes it at different ages, and how it is diagnosed and treated in the UK.
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Arc HRT vs Voy: an honest comparison for women considering HRT
How Arc HRT and Voy compare on price, what the monthly fee covers, and why women are charged more than men for the same testosterone blood test.
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The early signs of perimenopause that are easy to miss
Perimenopause often starts years before periods stop. These are the early signs women most often put down to something else.
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