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There has been
controversy on the topic of
Hormone Replacement Therapy
(HRT) for the last 15
years. Negative attitudes
drastically dominate the
media since 2002. Combine
this with the Women's Health
Initiative (WHI) study that
was halted three years ago
because of health risks, it
has caused a confusion for
women trying to make an
informed decisions on their
health.
Lets shed a little light on
the confusion. First, the
WHI study and the subsequent
media reports about HRT are
based on Commercial HRT
only. They are based off
findings about the
combination of conjugated
estrogens and
medroxyprogesterone (called
PremPro). Thus, when you
hear about HRT in the news,
this is what they are
referring to.
There are alternatives.
Over-the-counter, there are
products containing
phytoestrogens, and topical
products containing low-dose
progesterone. These will
provide temporary relief in
PMS, perimenopausal, and
menopausal symptoms.
Long-term benefits and
improved health can be
achieved through
Hormone
Replacement Therapy, a
prescription alternative.
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