Getting hot under the collar: Menopause and HRT

7pm, Monday 3rd February 2020

Waterstones, Sauchiehall Street

Speaker: Mahesh Perera

Mahesh will talk about the symptoms of the menopause and the age of menopause onset. The use of hormones (including testosterone!)  in therapy will be discussed as well as their potential side effects. Come and find out the answer to those pressing questions; When is the menopause over??  Can I do a blood test to diagnose it?  How long can I be on HRT? Are there non hormonal medications?  Dr Perara is a Consultant Gynaecologist based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Stobhill. He is Chair the Scottish menopause network.