The benefits of HRT for women !!

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Women today can expect to live 30 or 40 years after menopause. The lower amount of estrogen during these
decades can affect their bodies in two general ways:

It can cause physical changes and uncomfortable symptoms that are associated with menopause. However, not every woman experiences bothersome symptoms of menopause.
It puts women at greater risk for certain dangerous diseases, like osteoporosis, which can lead to fractures.

The benefits of hormone replacement therapy include:

Controlling menopause symptoms
Preventing heart disease
Preventing osteoporosis
Preventing some hard-to-detect female cancers
Other good reasons
What if you've had a hysterectomy?
Controlling Menopause Symptoms[/B]

As a woman approaches menopause and her body slows its production of estrogen, she may experience certain symptoms:


Hot flashes - These may occur at any time and usually last from a few moments to several minutes. The face and neck may be flushed and blotches may appear for a short time on the upper body.
Night sweats - These are hot flashes that occur at night and can cause excessive perspiration.
Vaginal dryness, which can result in painful intercourse - Without estrogen, the vaginal walls become thinner, less moist, and less elastic.
A tendency to develop hair on the face - This occurs because all women have some of the male hormone testosterone. As estrogen levels in a woman diminish, the male hormone's effects may become more dominant.
A loss of muscle tone in the bladder and urethra - This can lead to frequent urination or leakage when a woman sneezes, coughs, laughs, or lifts something heavy.
Skin changes - The skin can become thinner and dry after menopause, and can lose its elasticity. Some women also notice that their hair becomes dry and their nails more brittle.
Sleep disruption - This can result from night sweats or psychological stress associated with "the change of life."
Mood swings - Some women experience an increase in anxiety or irritability. Some find they are more forgetful than usual and have trouble concentrating. These symptoms can be the result of hormonal changes, but they also can be unrelated to menopause.

Hormone replacement therapy can ease these symptoms !

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