HRT

Hormone Therapy: The latest

Should post-menopausal women take hormone therapy? Regarding double hormone therapy (oestrogen and progestin) for the treatment of menopause symptoms, the answer to short term treatment (five years), is yes.

HRT - Many women worried

The barrage of recent news pointing to the mounting risks of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has sent millions of worried women running to their doctors.

Hormone replacement therapy

Before starting HRT you should examine the possible risks and benefits of this treatment.

Hormone replacement therapy options

The idea of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is to provide oestrogen replacement in as physiological a way possible – that is to mimic the body’s own hormone production.

The risks of HRT

As with all drugs, there are risks associated with HRT. These include the possibilities of cancer of endometrium (lining of the womb), breast cancer, and vaginal bleeding.

The benefits of HRT

Benefits include relief of hot flushes as well as the prevention of osteoporosis and coronary artery disease.

HRT and bleeding

For many women all the potential positive effects of HRT are outweighed by one fact – vaginal bleeding! Not only can this be a monthly “curse” while on HRT, but in some cases unpredictable spotting and bleeding can make life a complete misery.

The truth about HRT

If you're confused by contradictory information about hormone replacement therapy, there's some new clarity: when used correctly, HRT is good for you.

The truth about 'bio-identical' hormone therapy

Marketed as "bio-identical hormone replacement therapy," and they claim to do everything from helping menopausal women lose weight to preventing senility.