Concerns mental and physical health is at risk without hormone replacement therapy

A new survey of almost 2300 women and a small number of other HRT users, was run in response to HRT patch shortages.

It shows 85 percent had a decrease in emotional wellbeing, and 65 percent a drop in physical wellbeing.

Survey developer Dr Samantha Newman says difficulty accessing prescriptions is also taking a toll.

She says some people have had to try several pharmacy's and in some cases travel around the country.