Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a lifeline for millions of women who experience menopausal symptoms as a result of declining oestrogen levels. In 2015, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published official guidelines that recommended the therapy as an effective means of alleviating hot flushes, night sweats and low mood. HRT for menopause can also help alleviate sleep problems, joint pain, anxiety, and vaginal dryness and discomfort.
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