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Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy: Front Shop Module 2, 2018
Menopause is not a disease. It is a normal and a natural event in a woman’s life. There are, however, certain symptoms that women suffer from before, during and after menopause, that may affect how they feel. It is important to know about these symptoms, since they affect the quality of life of the menopausal woman and can have a negative impact on her life and work. There are effective medicines that can be used to lessen these symptoms, as well as lifestyle factors that can be used to help relieve some of the symptoms.
The medicines that are used for menopausal symptoms are known as “hormone replacement therapy”, abbreviated as HRT. Pharmacy staff are in the ideal position to understand the signs and symptoms of menopause, and what can be done to make this phase of a woman’s life more comfortable. There is no “one size fits all” when medicines for menopause or lifestyle advice for menopause is offered. Each woman needs information tailored to her individual medical situation.
This module focuses on the menopause and HRT, with emphasis on the role of front shop staff in being of assistance to women going through this stage in their reproductive life.
