Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Tablet vs Troche vs Cream – what’s best for hormone replacement therapy? - National Custom Compounding

What are the benefits and risks of HRT?

In the early 2000s, 2 studies claimed there were major risks associated with HRT, including breast cancer, stroke, and heart disease. These studies caused widespread fear and confusion, leading millions of women and providers to abandon HRT almost overnight. But here’s what those headlines didn’t tell you: - The women studied were, on average, well past menopause (often in their 60s or 70s). - They were given synthetic hormones — specifically, conjugated equine estrogens (from horse urine) and s

Does hormone replacement therapy (HRT) really cause cancer? Let’s look at the facts. 🔬 Many women worry about HRT and cancer risk because of years of confusing headlines. The truth is: the increased risk is very low overall and depends on the type, dose, and duration of HRT. For most women, the benefits outweigh the risks, especially when carefully selected and monitored by a menopause specialist. Estrogen-only HRT (for women without a uterus) has different risks, and vaginal HRT is not linked

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FDA weighs warnings on menopause hormone therapy