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.
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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. |
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Hormone replacement therapy
Before starting HRT you should examine the possible risks and benefits of this treatment. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The benefits of HRT
Benefits include relief of hot flushes as well as the prevention of osteoporosis and coronary artery disease. |
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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.
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