Oral contraceptives ‘may protect against RA’
Oral contraceptive use appears to protect against rheumatoid arthritis, while menopausal hormone therapy use may increase the risk for late-onset rheumatoid arthritis, according to a…
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Aussie doctors recommend MHT for bone health in under-65s with osteopenia
Menopausal hormone therapy can be used to prevent fragility fractures in postmenopausal women under 65 with osteopenia, according to updated Australian guidance. The Monash University–led…
Doctors vent frustrations over repeated MHT patch shortages
Months-long shortages of oestrogen patches have left doctors “annoyed” and have added to their workload when prescribing menopausal hormone therapy, a leading GP says. A…
A GP guide to lateral hip pain
How to approach the assessment, diagnosis and management of greater trochanteric pain syndrome.
Oestrogen-only menopausal therapy ‘ups risk of GORD’
Given that serious complications are also increased, it would be prudent for prescribers to consider alternative therapy, researchers say.
Smoker sues GP after stroke: Was the MHT to blame?
Was it the hormones or the smoking?
No overall increase in dementia risk with MHT: study
But long-term use of oestrogen-progestogen therapy may raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease, UK researchers say.
MHT patches escape PBS chopping block
The move has been welcomed by women’s health groups.
PBS funding for MHT patches ‘at risk’, doctors say
Transdermal patches could be pulled from the PBS if the manufacturer's bid for a price hike is declined.
