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Davina McCall slams BBC documentary over fears it could deter women from seeking hormone replacement therapy


Speaking to her two million followers on Instagram, the presenter said: 'Investigating one doctor doesn't mean that everyone is wrong.'

She took to social media last night to air her frustrations, as she said that the documentary which was fronted by fellow broadcaster Kirsty Wark, left her feeling 'disappointed' for its portrayal of hormone replacement therapy. But the Panorama investigation found patients at Dr Newson's privately-run clinics who had serious complications from high-dose HRT prescriptions, including several women who developed thickening of their womb linings, a potential precursor to cancer. Eight in ten women will experience menopausal symptoms including hot flushes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, difficulty sleeping, low mood or anxiety and problems with memory.

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