Study Finds Therapy and Meditation Effective in Alleviating Menopause Symptoms

Recent research highlights the benefits of mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy alongside hormone replacement therapy, offering hope for women seeking alternative treatments.

• University College London study reveals therapy and meditation can help combat common menopause symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and memory issues.
• The research, involving over 3,500 women worldwide, found small to moderate benefits from mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy.
• Experts emphasize these treatments should complement, not replace, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for a holistic approach to menopause management.
• Critics of government plans to include talking therapy in NHS treatments for menopause have been countered by the study's findings.
• The study advocates for a balanced approach, combining medical and psychosocial interventions to address both hormonal imbalances and their psychological effects.

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