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# HRT

This year
2023
Women face higher costs than men in life, says minister at workplace menopause policy launch
The government is not opposing a motion for free HRT.
Dr Caoimhe Hartley: 'We hear about menopause but perimenopause can be just as disruptive'
The menopause specialist looks at perimenopause and how symptoms creep up on many women.
GP: What is testosterone and who can it help in menopause?
GP Dr Karen Soffe looks at the use of testosterone as part of a hormone replacement protocol for women in menopause.
Dr Deirdre Lundy: Menopause may be 'natural' but that doesn't mean you have to put up with it
The sexual and reproductive health doctor addresses the myths around HRT and menopause and outlines what treatments are on offer.
Last year
2022
Pharmacist: HRT and supplements for menopause have greatly improved - there's no need to suffer
Pharmacist Oonagh O’Hagan says the culture of silence around menopause is almost gone and there are many choices now for women.
Call for zero VAT rate to be applied to HRT for women in menopause
The Department of Health has suggested that all non-oral medication on the HSE’s formal reimbursement list could benefit from a zero VAT rate.
Call for better supports in Ireland as UK considers over-the-counter menopause treatments
In the UK, new legislation will also see the cost of repeat prescriptions cut.
All time
A shortage of menopause drugs in Ireland is causing 'inconvenience and distress' for women
That’s according to the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
F1 also-rans HRT seeking new investors
HRT have been owned by Spanish investment company Thesan since they took over from Jose Ramon Carabante in July 2011.
HRT to miss the Australian Grand Prix after failing to qualify
This is the second year in a row that the Hispania team will not have a car on the grid for the season opener.