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Do You Really Need To Do Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?

May 13th, 2008 by admin | Filed under Menopause FAQs, Menopause Glossary.

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hormone replacement therapyWhat Is Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?
The mainstay of medical treatment for the symptoms of, as well as to protect against osteoporosis and heart, during menopause is HRT. It treats menopause as a hormone deficiency condition and alleviates the symptoms by replacing the hormones estrogen and progesterone. It mimics the average levels produced during the normal menstrual cycle. There is diverse range of HRT products and the number of ways in which it can be administered. Women with the help of their doctors can therefore find an HRT regimen that matches their needs and produces few side effects.

Benefits Of HRT
* Relief of menopausal symptoms.
* Prevention of heart disease and stroke.
* Maintenance of bones, muscles and tissue.
* Improvement of body shape. Increase of well-being.

Side Effects And Risks Of HRT
* Possible uterine cancer but can be protected by progestogens.
* Increased risk of breast cancer.
* Gallstones.
* Weight gain, greasy skin, irritability, etc. (cause by progesterones)
* Breast tenderness, weight gain, headaches etc. (caused by estrogens)
* Inconvenience of monthly periods.

Who Should Not Take Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?
For some, HRT is not a safe option.
Talk to your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:
* A history of breast cancer.
* Recent uterine of ovarian cancer.
* An active blood-clotting disorder.
* Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding.
* Gallbladder disease.
* Liver disease, e.g. hepatitis.

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