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Much has been reported about the shortage of HRT medicines in recent years. So, what are HRT and why is this shortage significant? HRT  are medicines that help treat the symptoms of menopause . HRT is an abbreviation for Hormone Replacement Therapy. During menopause there is a decrease in hormone levels, HRT medications increase these levels so that the symptoms of menopause are reduced.

Menopause is more than just a milestone marking the end of a woman's reproductive years. It’s also a time that can cause a wide range of uncomfortable symptoms, some of which can permanently change your body and how it functions. One of the most common changes reported by menopausal and post-menopausal women is persistent vaginal dryness.

The menopause marks the end of a woman’s childbearing years and occurs when a woman has stopped having a period for 12 months in a row because of the changes in the body caused by menopause, women often experience a wide range of symptoms during the months or years leading up to and after it. This is due to a change in hormone levels, namely the female sex hormone oestrogen.