Hormone Replacement Therapy risk came to the forefront in 2002. HRT used to be the treatment of choice until the results of a long term study showed an increased risk of heart disease, stroke and breast cancer. Indeed, it is our biggest fear that we trade the relief of hot flashes and menopause symptoms for serious health risks. What a devil's bargain this would … [Read more...] about Hormone Replacement Therapy Risk
The Beginning of Hormone Replacement Therapy You might be interested in a short history of HRT as background to all the other articles about hormone therapy. When hormone replacement with estrogen started, doctors noticed (or where told by their patients) that the women felt happier and looked younger and healthier. This trend led to the idea to promote HRT as a preventive … [Read more...] about History of HRT – Hormone Replacement Therapy
Estrogen side effects and risks are a concern for all women, who are considering Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT or HT). There is a lot of confusing information about HRT risks because there are still a lot of unanswered questions. Additionally there is a battle raging between traditional medical providersand the proponents of bioidentical hormone therapy. Traditional … [Read more...] about Estrogen Side Effects and Risks
Alternative Menopause Therapy for Stress Reduction You are probably miserable and at the end of your wits if you are looking for methods for coping with menopause - right? We can certainly relate. Here you will find some alternative ways to deal with your symptoms: A treatment that can help you with the stress of your symptoms but also with any other challenges life … [Read more...] about Coping: Menopause Relaxation
Treating the Whole Body, Not Just Your Symptoms The use of Chinese herbs for menopause is becoming more popular. Although there are some well known Chinese herbs for menopause, most practitioners would use a mixture of Chinese herbs based on the patient’s overall health.ph ... Dong Quai and Asian Ginseng are the most popular Chinese herbs for hot flashes and night … [Read more...] about Chinese Herbs For Menopause