HRT Q&A with Dr Rachel Hines 🌿

I'm delighted to be joined by Dr Rachel Hines, Clinical Director of Menopause Services at Stella, in The Latte Lounge, to answer all your HRT questions.

For more information about The Latte Lounge Plus and to take the free assessment: https://www.onstella.com/the-latte-lounge

00:00 Intro
01:03 About the Latte Lounge Plus
04:04 GP won't give a blood test
05:47 Blood tests aren't reliable
06:17 Evorel patches
07:27 Do I need testosterone?
08:45 Does the Mirena coil help?
09:41 Ovestin vaginal cream
10:34 Does high or low oestrogen make you gain weight?
11:47 Periods stopping and starting
12:57 Post-menopausal bleeding
13:39 Is HRT not recommended for anyone with a brain tumour?
14:11 Patches causing skin irritation
15:44 Evorel Sequi patches and low mood
17:24 Can I take HRT even if I don’t have many symptoms?
19:48 Potential cancer and HRT
22:02 UTIs
22:27 Endometriosis and HRT
23:12 Irregular periods
24:10 Menopause assessment
24:43 Bacterial vaginosis
26:13 Utrogestan
29:04 Bloating and HRT
30:04 HRT shortages


The Latte Lounge has joined forces with Stella, the online clinic for menopause care, to create The Latte Lounge +, giving you direct access to an all-encompassing, personalised menopause lifestyle & medical support service: https://www.onstella.com/the-latte-lounge