From vitamins to HRT – the 10 menopause products you need in your life

IN a major step forward, women can now access HRT over the counter – and Boots Pharmacy is the first to offer it.

Anne Higgins, Pharmacy Director at Boots, said the move marked a “landmark moment for women’s health“.

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Woman are finally able to access one type of HRT over the counter, and there are more products available to help ease symptoms[/caption]

She explained women can access vaginal tablet Gina – prescribed to treat dryness, soreness, itching, and burning down there – after a quick consultation with a pharmacist in store, although women still have to pay for it.

“It means the treatment is more convenient and accessible for women,” she told The Sun.

“Women can walk into any Boots store to speak to a pharmacist about their menopause symptoms, with no appointment needed, and many stores have consultation rooms available for privacy.”

Boots Pharmacist Bina Mehta adds: “Menopause can trigger over 40 signs and symptoms.

“Every woman’s experience will be different and some women experience more signs and symptoms than others. 

“That’s why it’s so important that we continue to talk about the menopause.

“I encourage any woman who is concerned, or not feeling themselves, to come and speak to a Boots pharmacist for personalised advice.”

So what products do you need to ease your way through menopause symptoms?

Here are some of our top picks…

1. Boots Skin Edit Hydrating Cooling Mist with Hyaluronic Acid, 100ml, £9.99, Boots – feel cool and hydrated with this fast acting and quick to soak in mist.

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2. Holland & Barrett Vitamin D3 400 I.U. 10ug 90 Tablets, £2.49 – taking care of bone and muscle health is vital in menopause, so make sure to have a vitamin D tablet – like this one – to hand.

3. Boots Menopause By Complete Woman – 30 + 30 Tablets, £11.90, Boots – containing calcium, vitamin D, B6 magnesium and soya isoflavones, this all-in-one supplement is designed to help regulate hormone activity and give you a much-needed energy boost.

4. Dr Wolff’s Vagisan moisturising cream, £15.49, LloydsPharmacy – for use internally and externally, this cream can help keep skin supple and soft, and relieve dryness and itchiness.

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5. 24 Gina 10 Micrograms Vaginal Tablets, £29.99, Boots – this is the first form of HRT available over the counter and can also help relieve vaginal symptoms.

6. LloydsPharmacy calcium and vitamin D tablets, £2.99 – keep your calcium and vitamin D levels topped up with this cheap and cheerful supplement.

7. No7 Menopause Skincare Instant Radiance Serum 30ml, £32.95, Boots – packed full of moisture, this serum plumps, hydrates and cools hot skin.

8. Vitabiotics Menopace 30 Tablets, £4.49, Holland & Barrett – there are 22 nutrients in these, including vitamin B6, B12 and thiamin, vitamin D, vitamin C, magnesium and zinc, “contributing towards normal functioning of heart function, nervous and immune systems.”

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No7 Menopause Skincare Protect and Hydrate Cream, Boots, £32.95[/caption]

9. No7 Menopause Skincare Protect and Hydrate Day Cream 50ml, £32.95, Boots – with added SPF, this moisturiser will protect sensitive skin and maintain hydration.

10. Meg’s Menopause Rosey Rain Facial Cooling Spray 60ml, £15, Holland & Barrett – a spritz of this cooling spray will pep you up, soothe skin and contains rose oil.