HRT
For the majority of women, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is safe. We know that HRT is the most effective way to manage menopausal symptoms. A significant number of women will experience menopausal symptoms that affect their quality of life. The aim of HRT is to treat the symptoms of menopause by replacing oestrogen that stops being produced by a woman's ovaries as she transitions through the menopause. Not all women will need or want to take HRT, other women may have illnesses that mean taking HRT carries more risk. These women may wish to discuss alternative treatments in the form of non-hormonal medicines, supplements and therapies.
HRT is only one part of the puzzle and modifiable lifestyle factors e.g. smoking, weight, diet, sleep, alcohol intake, exercise and emotional wellness are an extremely important considerations to ensure a woman enters the post reproductive phase of her life in the best shape possible.
Here at Abbey Menopause, we can discuss what type of treatment is best for you. A wide variety of management options are available which can be used for physical and psychological symptoms experienced by women around the time of the menopause.
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