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Differences between compounded BHRT and conventional HRT

1 August 2019 | | Aesthetic Medicine
Can BHRT offer hope to women suffering from debilitating menopausal symptoms? Ruth Crofford, ‘the menopause nurse’, explores the evidence, safety issues and misconceptions around the therapy. Life expectancy for women in the UK is currently 80.96 years [1]. Females in...

Introduction to BHRT — Course 1 (5 April 2019)

5 April 2019 | Aesthetic Medicine

Introduction to BHRT — Course 1 (10 May 2019)

10 May 2019 | Aesthetic Medicine

Introduction to BHRT — Course 1 (12 July 2019)

12 July 2019 | Aesthetic Medicine

Introduction to BHRT — Course 1 (7 June 2019)

7 June 2019 | Aesthetic Medicine

Developing your BHRT knowledge — Course 2 (6 April 2019)

6 April 2019 | Aesthetic Medicine

Non-hormonal treatment options during the menopause

5 June 2017 | | Aesthetic Medicine | aesthetic surgery, Botulinum toxin, Dermal fillers, Rejuvenation
The author gives a comprehensive overview of prescribed treatment alternatives to hormone replacement therapy (HRT), discussing lifestyle, diet, alternative therapies, patient support and nurse education. The author argues that treatments for the symptoms of menopause are complex and that nurse...

How I Do It - Vaginal rejuvenation - CO2 laser therapy

1 October 2019 | | Aesthetic Medicine, General Plastic Surgery
Women with menopausal symptoms, as well as postnatally, are looking for additional methods as alternatives to traditional hormone replacement therapy (HRT), local oestrogens or topical creams and lubricants, since only 34% comply with their prescribed therapy. Women report an impairment...

HA dermal filler with lidocaine: initial clinical outcomes

1 August 2015 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a natural occurring body polysaccharide essential for various body functions, present in connective tissues, skin, vitreous humour of eye, extracellular matrix, synovial fluid, etc [1].It was first isolated in bovine vitreous by Mayer and Palmer in...

Fractional laser treatment for medical skin diseases

5 June 2020 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology, CPD - The PMFA Journal
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A new treatment for genitourinary syndrome of menopause

1 December 2015 | | Aesthetic Medicine
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) [1] is defined as a collection of symptoms and signs mainly associated with the progressive decrease in oestrogen levels. The lack of hormones, usually produced by the ovaries in fertile age, may lead to genital...

Hair removal: a summary of techniques with a particular emphasis on the importance and versatility of electrolysis

1 December 2014 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
Background and causes of excess or unwanted hair The management of unwanted body and facial hair has been a constant challenge for the human species since the dawn of human culture in the Neolithic era. Of note this was the...