Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Miranda Bryant

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

Davina McCall HRT Menopause Carolyn Harris Mariella Frostrup Penny Lancaster GPS
(Left to right) Dr Louise Newson, Mariella Frostrup, MP Carolyn Harris, Penny Lancaster and Davina McCall with protesters demonstrating against prescription charges for HRT on 29 October 2021.
(Left to right) Dr Louise Newson, Mariella Frostrup, MP Carolyn Harris, Penny Lancaster and Davina McCall with protesters demonstrating against prescription charges for HRT on 29 October 2021. Photograph: Steve Parsons/PA

Menopause campaigners have warned of a further surge in demand for already stretched hormone replacement therapy (HRT) supplies ahead of a documentary on the issue by Davina McCall, which will be broadcast on Monday.

They accused the government, which last week announced a new HRT tsar amid widespread shortages of the drug, of “paying lip service” to women and women’s health.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Whether `stringing' or `looping,' tobacco is the tie that binds many North Carolina farm families
It's called “stringing” or “looping,” depending on what part of North Carolina you're from
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Mariah Carey wins dismissal of brother’s defamation lawsuit over her memoir
Morgan Carey sued his sister over claims in her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, which he said falsely portrayed him as a violent drug dealer
The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Kanye West And Bianca Censori Hit With Fierce Backlash Over Her Latest Fishnet Look: “Humiliating His Wife”
Bianca Censori’s latest revealing appearance with Kanye West has revived years of speculation about their relationship, despite her insisting that her provocative outfits are entirely her choice.
Bored Panda
Bored Panda
Man says his fiancée doesn’t think what he did was technically cheating, but she still ended their 4-year relationship
Two calls reportedly ended it all.
We Got This Covered
We Got This Covered
That Dryer Sheet in Your Mailbox Isn’t Trash — Here’s Why It May Be There
A dryer sheet tucked inside a mailbox can look like a piece of laundry that took a wrong turn. Yet someone may have placed it there deliberately, hoping to discourage insects, spiders, or other unwanted visitors. The idea circulates widely among homeowners, but the explanation deserves a closer look.
Clever Dude
Clever Dude
Wisconsin’s House on the Rock is unlike a typical museum. Here are the strange sights waiting inside
House on the Rock in Wisconsin features an unusual collection of giant installations and mechanical displays. Visitors can explore a notable indoor carousel that showcases intricate craftsmanship and detail without the option to ride. The attraction also includes an Infinity Room that stretches dramatically over the valley, enhancing the viewing…
The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play