"If a man with erectile dysfunction experiences stress and anxiety due to performance worries, CBT could help with that, but it wouldn’t open up the blood vessels – the underlying issue – like Viagra would. It’s similar with HRT. The CBT can minimise the stress response but the underlying cause – the drop in oestrogen – is only addressed with HRT."

An excellent description of the menopause from a female GP, even though it features a male-centred analogy to make the core point.

#menopause #HRT #CBT

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/dec/11/new-menopause-therapy-hrt-guidance-will-harm-womens-health-say-campaigners?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other