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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Ben Summer

What is Hormone Replacement Therapy and why is there a shortage?

Health Secretary Sajid Javid is under pressure to take action over a shortage of HRT that has left women struggling to find treatment for menopause symptoms.

The use of HRT has become increasingly common and many women have found it liberating – but shortages have meant that many common forms of HRT have been unavailable.

HRT and the chemicals it uses are also important for treating a number of other conditions.

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