🧬🔬 Bringing precision medicine to women’s health through MHT, contraception & endometriosis research and development
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Feb 26
If we don’t refer uncomplicated hypothyroidism to endocrinology, or refer mild hypertension to cardiology, why are we referring vasomotor symptoms out?
Menopause care belongs in primary care.
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Feb 24
Labels are changing, but the responsibility remains on the clinician to provide access and personalize the dose, and route to the patient needs and history.
#FDA #HRT #Menopause #Health
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Jan 15
We keep debating whether hormones are “good” or “bad.” Perhaps the right clinical question is: what is X hormone designed to do, and for whom, at their specific stage of life.
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Jan 13
Pharmacologically, progestins do the real work in contraception, not estrogen. Finding the right contraception fit considers progestin type, generational differences and formulation.
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Jan 12
The message to women is often polarized. Hormonal #contraception = bad
#Menopause hormones therapy = good.
That’s negativity bias.
For some, contraceptives fail, but for the right woman, HC can be life-changing.
Why? Consider dose & formulation:
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Jan 8
Same hormones. Very different roles. Contraceptives suppress ovulation with high doses of "synthetic" hormones, but MHT aims to replace missing hormones at physiologic levels. It is the indication, history, dose, route, and life stage that determines risk, not just hormone type.
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Jan 9
Dose ≠ effect! Early COCs used >50 mcg ethinyl estradiol, but modern COCs use 20–35 mcg and remain effective because, pharmacologically, EE is highly potent. MHT often uses higher milligram doses because the estrogens used are weaker. Clearly, potency and clinical intent matter.
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Jan 10
Know your options. “Hormones” ≠ pills. Both contraception and MHT can be delivered orally, transdermally, vaginally, or via devices. Same hormones, different delivery, different clinical trade-offs. Route matters.
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30 Dec 2025
267 #FDA-approved contraceptives contain lactose. Some hormone therapies include peanuts, shellac, or FD&C Red No. 40.
Could inactive ingredients be contributing to adverse reactions or sensitivities?
Find out with the Dama Rx checker! 👇
🔗 damahealth.com/checker
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26 Dec 2025
#Clinicians, what’s the fastest way to check:
• Hormone therapy formulations (#MHT & #contraception)
• Generic alternatives
• Inactive ingredients ( allergens)
Introducing The Dama Rx Checker.
✔️ #FDA-sourced ✔️ Accurate ✔️ Updated regularly
🔗 damahealth.com/checker
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9 Dec 2024
New study: Those seeking abortion care report higher rates of hormonal contraceptive side effects than contraceptive service users—mood changes (52% vs. 29%), weight gain, acne & more.
Tailored counseling is critical. 💡
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5 Dec 2024
Do you know about "Ozempic babies"? 🚨 With weight loss drugs on the rise, unexpected pregnancies are becoming a hot topic. These medications may reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
Read to learn more:
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4 Dec 2024
So many nuggets of knowledge in this one for all things #HRT! 👇
3 Oct 2024
Let’s spill the tea on HRT!
(Grab a cuppa this is your 12min tea break)
Why do you need to take #HRT?
Why are female hormone / oestrogen levels not recommended?
Why do some women need high doses?
Why do you need progesterone alongside oestrogen?
I’ve tried to pack in so much & please ask any questions below ⬇️
#worldmenopausemonth @WellbeingofWmen
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To all who embrace being childfree: your choice is powerful, valid, and entirely your own 🌼 #ThxBirthControl
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Dama Health retweeted
4 Dec 2024
The government has announced that £740 million has been allocated for local authorities in England to expand and update existing SEND provision in mainstream schools.
The chair of the Disabled Children’s Partnership @annabirdfr joins @bbcnuala to give her reaction.
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18 Nov 2024
New BBC research reveals over 630,000 women are awaiting essential treatments for conditions like endometriosis, fibroids, and menopause care—more than double the pre-pandemic figures.
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11 Nov 2024
We published a study! 🚨
We explored contraceptive side effects in the UK & findings reveal diverse impacts, from mental health challenges to feeling unheard by providers—highlighting the need for patient-centered care.
Read it here: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
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6 Nov 2024
Voters in NEW YORK have made their voices heard loud and clear: REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM IS A HUMAN RIGHT!
THIS. IS. HUGE!! 🔥🔥🔥
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6 Nov 2024
New research on trans & gender-diverse individuals shows:
✨ Many prefer non-invasive options; some use testosterone despite limited efficacy.
✨ Patient-centered care is essential. Let’s meet people’s unique needs!
Full study: contraceptionjournal.org/art…
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7 Oct 2024
🚨 The CDC’s 2024 Contraception Guidelines are here!
Join us for an exclusive webinar this Friday. Learn to: ✅ Apply the new guidelines ✅ Elevate care with digital health solutions ✅ Stay at the forefront of reproductive health. Register here:
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