In this article Professor Isaac Manyonda, Consultant Gynaecologist, looks in more detail at HRT and the risk of breast cancer.
It can be argued that 'the big C' - breast cancer - is a major determinant of whether women take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or not. Yes, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the developed world, accounting for 30% of all cancers in these women. And as we approach October, breast cancer awareness month, this fact is ever more pertinent.
Mr Georgios Vasilikostas, Consultant Bariatric Surgeon at Parkside Private Hospital, debunks 5 common myths around the risks and benefits of weight loss procedures.
Many question marks still remain about the menopause – when can women expect to go through it, what are the symptoms and can HRT make a difference? Dr Dorota Urbaniak answers some of the frequently asked questions.