Overview

• 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.