FDA reverses a decades-old warning for hormone therapy
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In all the buzz of information about the benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), there is no one size fits all solution. A research review published in 2023 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal recommends HRT as a first-line treatment for ...
This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Estrogen Gel vs. Patch HRT: A Side-by-Side Comparison Key Takeaways Estrogen gels and patches are both effective
Certain hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tablets containing both oestrogen and progestogen are associated with a higher risk of heart disease and rare but serious blood clots known as venous thromboembolism (VTE) in women around the age of menopause ...
Menopause, the natural cessation of periods due to lower hormone levels, typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. The transitional phase preceding it, known as perimenopause, can last up to ten years before a woman’s last period, bringing symptoms such as irregular cycles, hot flushes, mood swings, and sleep disturbances.
For some women, it feels like the only way to get medical care is to know someone who knows someone who can Whatsapp your book club group chat.