Chronic disease prevention in young women
- 30 Nov 2023
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Chronic disease prevention in young women
- Updated on 30 Nov 2023
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- Women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and cognitive impairment due to low oestrogen levels.
- In these women, HRT is likely to lower the long-term risk of these health conditions.
References and Further Information:
- Menopause Practice Standards produced by the British Menopause Society (BMS), Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), Society for Endocrinology (SfE), Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (FSRH), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine (FPM) and Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) 2022. Found on page 12.
- Joint position statement by the British Menopause Society, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Society for Endocrinology on best practice recommendations for the care of women experiencing the menopause. Post Reproductive Health. 2022.
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Guideline. Menopause (update). Draft for consultation, Nov 2023.
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