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What are risks of hormone replacement therapy?

Combined hormone therapy may increase the risk of developing breast cancer, but most studies show that the increase is...

Why estrogen is not given in pregnancy?

Altered estrogen levels and signaling have been associated with an increased risk of pregnancy failure and complications, ...

Why am i gaining weight on hormone replacement therapy?

Fear of weight gain is one of the main factors contributing to the low compliance observed with hormone replacement...

What is the best form of hrt to take?

One of the easiest and most common ways to take HRT (either in combination or with estrogen alone) is in tablet form. You ...

What is bhrt good for?

People who undergo not only BHRT but any hormone therapy may be at risk of developing blood clots and gallbladder...

How long can you continue hormone replacement therapy?

There is no maximum duration for using MHT. Decisions about how long to continue hormone therapy now depend on individual ...

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Can a 70 year old woman take bioidentical hormones?

Can a 70 year old woman take bioidentical hormones?

Our results show that several women aged 80 and over are still using hormone therapy and that most women who started a...

Why am i not losing weight on hrt?

Why am i not losing weight on hrt?

Can Hormone Therapy Prevent Weight Gain? Hormone therapy (HT) will not help you lose weight nor is it indicated for...

What is the safest hrt combination?

What is the safest hrt combination?

The type of HRT that's best for you. HRT involves taking estrogen and progestogen (combined HRT) or simply taking...

Does all hrt cause weight gain?

Does all hrt cause weight gain?

There is little evidence that HRT causes people to gain weight. Weight gain during menopause has more to do with changes...

What is the most effective hrt treatment?

What is the most effective hrt treatment?

Like other types of estrogen therapy, estrogen pills can reduce or resolve annoying menopausal symptoms. They can also...

How long will i need to stay on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (bhrt)?

How long will i need to stay on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (bhrt)?

Usually, the granules can last 3 to 4 months for women and 5 to 6 months for men. The duration depends on factors such as ...