Menopause blog
A collection of resources to help you understand menopause, HRT, and symptom management. Find the answers you were looking for.
How to Choose a UK Online HRT Service in 2026
How to choose a UK online HRT service in 2026: clinical standards, ongoing hormone therapy support, medical assessments, and how regulated prescription services help manage menopause symptoms with PrivateDoc.
How to Manage Menopause With Online HRT in the UK
How online HRT works in the UK: CQC-regulated consultations, video assessments, repeat prescriptions, delivery, safety checks, and choosing a legitimate service.
Navigating the Extended Estradot Shortages: How PrivateDoc Can Support You
Estradot SSP extended to July 2026: what pharmacy substitution means for patients, how PrivateDoc maintains supply, and our guidelines for fair, safe prescribing.
Perimenopause vs Menopause: Understanding the Differences and How HRT Can Help
Learn the differences between perimenopause and menopause, common symptoms, and how HRT can support women during hormonal change. Evidence-based guidance from PrivateDoc clinicians.
Boosting your mood and your mind during menopause
How self-care can help boost your mind and body during menopause
Debunking the 10 most common menopause myths
Debunking the most common myths about menopause symptoms and treatments
Managing the Menopause
Our clinical team have combined our medical expertise and shared with you our expert understanding, not only of the menopause, but the best ways to manage your symptoms and reclaim your life.
Nourish and move: Your guide to a healthier menopause
How diet and exercise can help you have a healthier menopause
HRT Shortages: How PrivateDoc can help
Hormone replacement therapy or HRT is an essential treatment for some women that require medication to manage the symptoms of the menopause and the current shortages in medicine supplies are creating a crisis for patients unable to receive their usual treatments.