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New menopause drug approved for those unable to take HRT

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hedgheog · 12/03/2026 08:56

Just in case anyone misses it - new drug approved which could help those who cannot take HRT:

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn0znqkqkdro

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LasVegass · 12/03/2026 17:20

I didn’t know about this. But liver function check before you start and monthly for the first three months sounds a bit off-putting.

GarlicFound · 12/03/2026 17:23

LasVegass · 12/03/2026 17:20

I didn’t know about this. But liver function check before you start and monthly for the first three months sounds a bit off-putting.

They do this with any new meds - and did with my first HRT prescription (in 2005). They obviously want to check that your body's handling it as intended.

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