MP says supplies in her Hampshire constituency have run out, leaving some women 'unable to sleep'.
A national shortage of HRT products will be leaving some menopausal women unable to sleep and work competently, parliament has been told.
Chair of the Women and Equality Committee Caroline Nokes said pharmacy supplies of oestrogen gel had run out in her Hampshire constituency.The government said alternatives were available to women.Some women in Northern Ireland are borrowing each other's HRT medication due to supply shortages,During business questions in the House of Commons on Thursday, Ms Nokes called for a debate to ensure "we can get the supplies that we need".
She said: "Pharmacies in Romsey and Southampton North have completely run out, which leaves women of a certain age - and before my honourable friend from North Dorset makes a comment... yes, I declare an interest - without access to the oestrogen gel, which enables us to sleep and to work competently."
Millions of women in the UK experience menopause symptoms such as hot flushes, low mood and anxiety. Hormone replacement therapy can help with this. It's a taboo issue which has been raised by TV presenter Davina McCall, as well as other high-profile celebrities. She campaigned for
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