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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Anna Bawden Health and social affairs correspondent

White women most likely to get HRT prescriptions in England, study finds

Woman applying an estrogen gel on her hands
HRT is one of the most common treatments for menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, mood swings, poor sleep and vaginal dryness. Photograph: Phanie/Alamy

Menopausal women of Chinese and black African backgrounds are about 80% less likely to receive hormone replacement therapy than white women, according to a large-scale study.

HRT is one of the most common treatments for menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, mood swings, poor sleep and vaginal dryness. It can also help maintain muscle strength and prevent osteoporosis.

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