Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
What is hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and how is it used?
Hormone replacement therapy is now used mainly as a short-term treatment for women up to the age of 60 who have an increased risk of fractures and also have troublesome menopausal symptoms (HRT is very effective in relieving these symptoms).
HRT side-effects and risks
Side-effects include a small increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer, DVT (deep vein thrombosis), heart attacks, strokes and memory impairment. The risk is greater in women over 60.
HRT does however reduce the risk of hip fracture and of colon cancer.
Joint care: Looking after your joints when you have arthritis
When you’re dealing with joint pain, everyday tasks such as getting in and out of the shower, getting dressed or making the bed can feel like a struggle. However, you can reduce the pain and strain on your joints by changing the way you do things. This is called joint protection or joint care.
Arthritis treatments
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Drugs
Learn about arthritis drugs, what they're prescribed for, how to take them, who should take them, risks and side-effects.
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Therapies
Learn more about how hydrotherapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy can help relieve arthritis symptoms and pain.
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Surgery
Learn more about the surgery options for people with arthritis, how it can help and what the recovery process involves.
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Complementary and alternative treatments
Learn about complementary and alternative treatments for arthritis, how they might help, safety and possible risks.