Episode 143 - Alternatives to HRT - Prescribable Non-Hormonal Options

The Menopause and Cancer Podcast

In today’s episode, Dr. Zoe Schaedel, a British Menopause Society expert, will guide us through your non-hormonal prescribable options for helping with your menopause symptoms. “What can your doctor prescribe if you can’t have HRT?”, I what we asked.

We will also discuss:

• What can you expect from a menopause specialist?
• What alternatives are there to HRT?
• What medication can help for hot flushes, restless legs, low mood and other symptoms?
• Why the menopause symptom checker is crucial!
• Supplements & Magnesium - what’s the evidence?
• Q&A - Dr. Schaedel answers your questions

This episode is sponsored by Astellas Pharma Limited - Thank you for your support.

Dr Zoe Schaedel is an NHS GP with expertise in menopause, sleep problems and cancer patients. She has founded Myla Health and is an accredited British Menopause Specialist.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Intro.

08:34 HRT considered for certain cancer history cases.

11:32 SSRIs/SNRIs explained.

16:38 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can help you cope with symptoms.

19:07 Vaginal oestrogen often used post-cancer treatment.

25:10 Choosing treatments involves weighing personal concerns.

30:23 Collaboration essential for deciding cancer treatment options.

31:16 Consider lifestyle changes.

36:43 Evaluate need for HRT; alternative methods exist.

38:36 Prioritise shared decision-making.

44:19 Supplements unregulated; difficult for doctors to recommend.

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