Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyUniversity of AdelaideAdelaideSAMargaret SmithAustralasian Menopause SocietyPerthWAJohn Wiley & Sons, LtdMedical Journal of AustraliaMacLennan AH, Smith M. Hormone replac
To the Editor: MacLennan and Smith! have given a thoughtful and balanced paper on the facts about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Caution should be exercised, however, in assessing the balance of mortality benefits (or costs) from the use of HRT. MacLennan and Smith conclude that HRT ...
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment used to relieve the symptoms of menopause. Learn more about the benefits of HRT & finding the right treatment for you The menopause is a natural part of ageing for a woman, when her periods stop, and she is no longer able to get pregnant...
What are the benefits?Estradot patches are smaller than most other HRT patches, and they also tend to stick well – so it’s worth trying these if you find that other patches fall off. Patches can be a convenient way to take HRT, especially if you take a higher dose: you ...
Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy. What is the Future ?Not availableNot availablePatel, Babu SMunshi, Atul PJK ScienceJk Science Journal of Medical Education & ResearchPatel BS, Munshi AP. Menopause and hormone replacement therapy: what is the future? J Med Educ and Res 2006;8:57-59...
What is the cardioprotective role of hormone replacement therapy? Curr Atheroscler Rep 2003;5:56-66Howard N.Hodis, Wendy J.Mack, RogerLobo. (2003) What is the cardioprotective role of hormone replacement therapy?. Current Atherosclerosis Reports 5 , 56-66 /...
There are risks to any hormone therapy, and there are also benefits that may outweigh those risks. Risks include: The recurrence of cancer in some patients. Systemic estrogen is not recommended for women who have or have had breast cancer. You may be at a higher risk of developing a ...
MORE than two million women are currently receiving hormone replacement treatment in Britain. But last week its safety was thrown into doubt after an eight-year American study revealed that the risks of HRT could outweigh the benefits. US researchers found the treatment increased the chances of...
You may have side effects if you take hormone replacement. Many women experience: Bleeding and spotting Breast tenderness Mood swings For most women, these side effects are mild. But if they bother you, talk to your doctor. HRT has health benefits that go beyond easing hot flashes and night...
derived from plant sources, such as yams and soy, and are processed to have the same molecular structure as human hormones. Bioidentical hormone therapy became the anchor that helped me achieve complete hormonal balance. Now, in my 50s, I feel like I’ve truly turned back the hands of ...