• HRT will help to relieve the symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flushes.
• HRT reduces the risk of developing osteoporosis. As osteoporosis is known to be a silent disease, people often only realise that they have osteoporosis once they break a bone.
• If there is a risk of heart disease or stroke, HRT is recommended. Risk factors include:
  • family history
  • diabetes
  • hypertension
  • raised cholesterol
  • smoking
• However, if heart disease has already been established, HRT should not be used.

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