Hormone Therapy Article

This treatment is used to treat women's symptoms of menopause. This therapy consists of a strategic combination of estrogen plus progestin. This combination has traditionally been used to ease symptoms of menopause, prevent heart disease and help prevent osteoporosis. It is generally no longer recommended that women take combined therapy to prevent heart disease.

There are many ways to protect the heart that should be discussed with a doctor. Also, women who are taking combined hormone therapy to help prevent osteoporosis should ask their health providers if they are good candidates for alternate treatment, based on their personal health profiles. Lastly, it is important to understand that women who have had their uterus removed by hysterectomy are usually prescribed estrogen alone, and thus are not subject to the same specific risks as those on combined therapy.

Taking hormone therapy is one of the most important health decisions a woman in mid-life can make. When using hormone therapy for menopause it is important only to use the lowest dose needed and for the shortest time needed. Staying abreast of research and alternatives for hormone therapy and is an important part of protecting your health at this crucial period of your life.

Hormone Therapy Article

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