- In the past five years,
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
been heavily discussed within the medical industry. A recent study,
the Women’s Health Initiative raised many doubts about Hormone
replacement therapy (HRT) and for post-menopausal women.
Doctors had recommended Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to lower the
risk of heart attacks and strokes for women. Instead, studies found
that women being treated with Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) were
actually at greater risk for these problems.
Faced with the uncomfortable symptoms of menopause but fearing the
side effects of Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), many women are
looking for alternatives. Many doctors embraced Hormone replacement
therapy (HRT) as the final cure, but there may be other options to
reduce heart attacks and strokes.
One such choice may be bio-identical hormones, which use soy and yams
to naturally make the hormones within the bodies. Makers of these
drugs claim that they are far safer than Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
because they have fewer serious side effects. The
Food and Drug
Administration advises that patients consider Hormone
replacement therapy (HRT) and bio-identical hormones to have the same
medical risks.
Short-term use of Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be the best
solution for women dealing with menopause. Women’s health advocates
and many prominent obstetricians note that the body does not normally
have high levels of hormones in the system after menopause and is not
adapted for it.
Ultimately, using Hormone replacement therapy is an important
choice. While it does come with increased risk of heart disease and
cancers, it can relieve the discomforts that come with aging. If you
already live a healthy lifestyle, ask your doctor whether you can
embrace Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as part of your daily
routine without serious life changes.
