Hormone Replacement Therapy

Women's Health

Hormone Replacement Therapy Guide picks

For many women reaching menopause, the choice of whether to start hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a complicated one. Learn the facts about how estrogen and progesterone can reduce menopausal symptoms, provide bone-preserving and cardiovascular benefits and protect you from gynecologic cancers and cardiovascular disease.
Estrogen Information Center The latest updates on estrogen with or without progestin following the Women's Health Initiative study on hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women. Hormones, HRT Comprehensive guide that answers your questions about hormones and hormone replacement therapy. Weigh the pros and cons of hormone replacement and make the decision that is right for you. Combined HRT and Breast Cancer Risk A regimen of estrogen in combination with progesterone for HRT has until recently been considered to be a fairly safe bet, since progesterone protects the endometrium from estrogen stimulation that can increase the risk of uterine cancer. However, recent research suggests that women on combined HRT have a significantly increased risk of developing breast cancer. HRT & Weight Gain This site explores the combined effects of estrogen and progesterone in promoting weight gain, already a natural tendency during menopause. Why Are So Few Women Using HRT? The HeartCenter Online offers information about HRT and a forum for discussion about estrogen. Learn why so few women actually stay on HRT.

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