TV presenter Mariella Frostrup yesterday branded the shortage of medication for menopausal women as a national disgrace.
The broadcaster said PM Boris Johnson faces a huge backlash if moves are not made to tackle problems with the supply of hormone replacement treatments.
Ms Frostrup said: “In my opinion, not only is the shortage of HRT a national disaster but also a national disgrace.
“For Boris Johnson, the combined force of Brussels opposition and Remainers will be as nothing in the face of a nation of frustrated, furious femmes.
“He has a massive hurdle facing him in the form of hundreds of thousands of women, many of whom are quite literally on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
“Even more outrageously, we’ve known about the shortages for months.”
Ms Frostrup, 57, said: “When I started to experience the insomnia, forgetfulness and anxiety caused by my fluctuating hormones, in 2011, I suffered for two years before seeking expert medical help.
“Six months ago I started to notice the news stories and rumours of shortages and I’m afraid I stockpiled.
“Isn’t it ironic that, just as the menopause became an acceptable topic of conversation, the solution to its symptoms became unavailable?
“As ever, the health of women has been sidelined. I believe we need a women’s health committee.
“We’ve been ignored and overlooked for too long.”
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