HRT surge in demand 'inevitable' after Davina McCall documentary Ex-Big Brother presenter says she "is not going to feel bad" about raising awareness in Davina McCall: Sex, Mind and the Menopause Wales Online · May 4, 2022
Ayesha Hazarika: I want to weep for an America that is no longer our moral beacon When I was younger, I was obsessed with America. Like so many, I grew up on a television diet rich with American treats from Roseanne and The Cosby Show to The West Wing. Roseanne became a racist, “America’s Dad” was accused by dozens of women of sexual assault and Donald… Evening Standard · May 4, 2022
Scottish medicines body to reassess menopause drug amid HRT shortage Davina McCall documentary highlights benefits and postcode lottery of previously rejected utrogestan The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2022
West Lothian woman who "felt suicidal" before HRT speaks of fears over shortages Marion Swarbrick says she's concerned about she'll cope if she can't access medicine Daily Record · May 3, 2022
One in 10 women have quit their job due to menopause New figures from a survey of more than 4,000 women comes amid a severe shortage of HRT in the UK The Independent UK · May 2, 2022
‘HRT gave me my life back – I’m afraid of losing myself again without it’ The severe shortage in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has left thousands of women across the UK struggling to cope with sometimes debilitating symptoms of menopause. Leigh Campbell tells Kate Ng about the lengths she had to go to just to get the treatment The Independent UK · May 2, 2022
HRT supply: What are the issues and how are they being addressed? Acute shortages have reportedly caused women to share prescriptions, with some said to be made suicidal by debilitating menopause symptoms. The Independent UK · May 2, 2022
One in 10 women have quit their job due to menopause symptoms The findings of the survey will be presented in a Channel 4 documentary on Monday. The Independent UK · May 1, 2022
Davina McCall labels HRT shortage ‘ridiculous’ as she urges government to do more Davina McCall has called hormone replacement therapy (HRT) shortages “ridiculous” as she urged the government to do more to combat the crisis. Evening Standard · May 1, 2022
Davina McCall brands HRT shortage ‘ridiculous’ ‘Why is it taking this long to sort this out?’ TV presenter asks The Independent UK · May 1, 2022
'Women are driving for hours to share their last pack...': The painful toll of the 'scandalous' shortage of menopause treatment "One woman messaged me saying she was on the last pump of Oestrogel and doesn’t know what she is going to do" Manchester Evening News · May 1, 2022
HRT demand expected to surge after new Davina McCall film on menopause Campaigners say government has not done enough to address acute shortage of hormone replacement therapy drugs The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2022
The Observer view on how to solve the postcode lottery of HRT drugs A simple change in the law would address the shortage and give equal access across the country The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2022
'HRT crisis proves women’s health isn't taken seriously and is a life and death issue' Tens of thousands floored by the national HRT shortage and clinging on desperately to their dwindling supplies of Oestrogel, with some turning to the black market for help and in the worst cases some left suicidal, says Rachael Bletchly Daily Mirror · Apr 30, 2022
The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022 Davina McCall says ‘menopause made me feel frightened and invisible’ ‘I stepped back even further, diminished myself,” says TV presenter
The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022 Government to limit supply of HRT products to ‘even out’ UK distribution HRT can help alleviate severe menopause symptoms including hot flushes, night sweats, low mood, anxiety and difficulty sleeping.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2022 What can I do if I can’t get HRT? British Menopause Society releases equivalence guide to help women during England’s drug shortage
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2022 ‘Breakthrough moment’: how Lorraine Kelly helped shift the menopause debate Exclusive: TV host among celebrities to boost awareness of debilitating symptoms – but doctors caution against over-hyping HRT
The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022 Firm behind popular HRT Oestrogel says it is on track to meet growing demand Besins Healthcare UK, which makes Oestrogel, said it expects supplies to increase in June.
Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2022 Covid vaccine taskforce head to set up unit for HRT amid shortages The head of the UK’s Covid vaccine taskforce will head a new unit set up to deal with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) shortages.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2022 Head of Covid vaccine taskforce to lead new unit for HRT shortages Hormone replacement therapy taskforce led by Madelaine McTernan aims to ensure access to menopause medicines
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022 COVID vaccine supply lessons to be used for Hormone Replacement Therapy shortage Madelaine McTernan, Vaccine Taskforce director general, will lead a new HRT taskforce which will leverage lessons learned during the pandemic.
Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2022 Women left 'suicidal' amid HRT supply shortage as menopause 'ruins their life' Sarah Smith, 53, said not getting access to the hormone replacement therapy would be "catastrophic" as the menopause ruined her life and left her fearing for her mental and physical wellbeing
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022 Raising awareness of menopause gave me purpose, says Davina McCall TV presenter recalls hiding premenopausal symptoms at work
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022 Woman says she may have to give up work if she runs out of HRT: ‘Menopause ruined my life’ Supply shortage has left thousands of women fearful for their futures