hormone replacement therapy (HRT)progestinurinary incontinenceWomen's Health InitiativeAuthor(s): David R Staskin (corresponding author) [1]; Renuka Tyagi [1] [box 1]Hendrix SL et al . (2005) Effects of estrogen with and without progestin on urinary incontinence. JAMA 293: 935-948 Synopsis ...
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), also called hormone therapy or menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) has become a heavily debated treatment option forsymptoms of menopause. It can be helpful for some women, but it can be risky for others. Is HRT for you? Age is a major risk factor for hormo...
Meet the Experts:Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD, is the chief medical officer at HERS and author ofGeneration M: Living Well in Perimenopause and Menopause. Dr. Stephanie Faubion, MD, is the medical director at The Menopause Society and director of Women’s Health at the Mayo Clinic. ...
Estradiol is often used in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopausal symptoms and other hormonal issues. Estrogen treatments generally consist of a combination of various forms or sometimes focus on a specific form based on the individual's needs. 11 Estradiol levels can be measured specifical...
Similarly, local HRT is usually only given for genito-urinary symptoms such as vaginal dryness – and not for women experiencing other menopausal symptoms such as depression. This could explain why women in the local HRT group were less likely overall to be diagnosed with depression. In line wit...
The menopause transition is not limited to physiological changes; women may experience shifts in mood and cognitive function. Many report feelings of sadness or depression, which may be linked directly to hormonal fluctuations or indirectly to sleep disturbances caused by other menopausal symptoms. Anxie...
Women suffering from post-menopausal syndrome are at a higher risk of breast cancer, hair loss, cardiovascular diseases, and osteoporosis. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)is one of the most common treatments for post-menopausal women. Others may also be treated with traditional methods such as her...
HRT increases your risk for breast cancer, blood clots, heart disease, a heart attack, or a stroke. If you are 65 years or older, HRT can also increase your risk for dementia. Your risk for uterine or endometrial cancer, gallbladder disease, and urinary incontinence is higher if you take...
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How to treat menopausal symptoms? Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is by far the most effective treatment for menopausal symptoms. It works by topping up the estrogen levels that have declined throughout perimenopause and menopause. In women that have not had their uterus removed, estrogen is com...