Hormone Replacement Therapy: Risks and Benefits - Is HRT Right For You?
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is commonly prescribed for symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, which is the process that occurs more or less gradually in a woman's mid-life as a result of declining hormone levels.
Menopause Hormone Replacement Therapy is most often a combination of estrogen and progestin, which is a synthetic form of progesterone. Hormone replacement utilizing estrogen only is generally reserved for women who have had both a total hysterecomy and bilaterial oophorectomy (both uterus and ovaries surgically removed.) In the case of total hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy the onset of menopause is facilitated by the surgery, so it can occur at any age.
During the years between 45-55, when a woman is most likely to experience symptoms, menopause hormone replacement therapy is used to alleviate symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, interrupted sleep, vaginal changes, increased risk of urinary infection, increased risk of osteoporosis due to loss of bone, and incontinence due to loss of muscle tone. Since progesterone levels also drop in a menopausal woman's body, a condition called estrogen-dominance can occur. This condition is responsible for many of the more distressing symptoms of PMS (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome), menopause, and PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.)
HRT is intended to alleviate symptoms of the transition into menopause caused by decreasing and inconsistent estrogen and progesterone levels in a women's body. A number of women experience early menopause - some as early as their mid-30's.
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Regarding hormone replacement and menopause, Health Canada advises "HRT (Estrogen with or without Progestin) is effective for the control of hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness. However, even short-term use is associated with an increased risk of blood clots, stroke and coronary heart disease. HRT should only be used if your symptoms are severe and if you have been fully informed of the risks. HRT requires regular medical evaluation."
In many cases, natural hormone replacement for menopause has been shown to successfully alleviate troubling symptoms of menopause without the risks of traditional HRT, which include increased risk of heart disease, breast cancer, blood clots, and stroke. Herbs such as black cohosh and dong quai, for instance, have been used to successfully ease menopausal symptoms for years. Natural estrogen replacement for menopause and natural progesterone replacement for menopause do exist, and menopause symptoms can often be effectively addressed with safe, high-quality natural remedies. Native Remedies produces therapeutic quality products that can lessen the discomforts of menopause, without the often downplayed side-effects of HRT.
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