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Here at Newson Clinic, we understand that hormonal health in women encompasses the balance and function of various hormones, particularly oestrogen and progesterone, which influence reproductive health, mood, metabolism, and overall well-being. Fluctuations and imbalances can lead to a range of symptoms and affect various life stages, including menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. We have been providing support and advice to our patients using evidence-based research to enrich their lives at every stage.

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How does menopause affect heart health?
Find out what happens to your heart during menopause when hormone levels fall, and advice on ways to keep your healthy during perimenopause and menopause
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How to recognise the early signs of perimenopause
How to know if you’re perimenopausal, symptoms of early perimenopause and when to get help
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Can HRT help with menopausal weight gain?
It’s common to put on weight during perimenopause and menopause – can hormone replacement therapy (HRT) help?
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Copper coils: all about coils and contraception
All about copper coils and how they differ from hormone coils
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Hormone coils: all about coils, contraception and HRT
All about the Mirena coil and other types of hormone coils
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Can menopause increase your risk of osteoporosis?
All about menopause, osteoporosis and bone health
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Is bloating on HRT normal?
All about bloating and hormone replacement therapy
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Can I take HRT if I have a history of breast cancer?
A guide to HRT options if you have a history of breast cancer
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What are the benefits of testosterone for women who take HRT?
Testosterone can be taken alongside oestrogen and/or progesterone to treat perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms
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Is it normal to bleed on HRT?
Bleeding is a common side effect when starting or changing HRT but it’s important to know what’s normal and when to seek help
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Natural or synthetic HRT: understanding the difference
Synthetic HRT and natural hormone replacement therapy - learn the differences
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Can menopause cause anxiety and depression?
Menopause and mental health: a guide to mood changes during perimenopause and menopause
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What is perimenopause – and how does it differ from menopause?
An explanation of what perimenopause is, including when it may happen and symptoms you might experience
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Is it common to have sore breasts on HRT?
A guide to temporary side effects you may experience after starting HRT, including breast pain.
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Understanding DEXA scans: assessing bone health during menopause
How menopause affects bone health, plus what you need to know about DEXA scans
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PMS and PMDD: what’s the difference, and when to seek help
A guide to PMS and PMDD symptoms and treatment options
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What to expect when you start HRT: a Newson Clinic guide
You’ve had your first appointment with a Newson Clinician and had your first hormone replacement therapy (HRT) prescription delivered – now what?
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Why are women prescribed different doses of HRT?
Why some women may be prescribed lower or higher doses of hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
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Hormone replacement therapy: the benefits and risks of HRT
Weighing up the benefits and risks of HRT? Understanding the pros and cons can help you decide if hormone replacement therapy is right for you
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