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Side-Effects of Menopause and HRT

Menopause is the term given to cessation of periods. It is characterized by many symptoms. The ill effects of menopause can be prevented by ERT or estrogen replacement therapy, which is actually a part of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).Read here to know the benefits of HRT.

How can the ill-effects of menopause be reduced

The ill-effects of menopause can largely be prevented with estrogen replacement therapy (ERT).  ERT reduces the incidence of osteoporosis, heart attacks, strokes and generally improves the well being and life span of women. For more than three decades estrogens have been prescribed to relieve menopausal symptoms. Treatments like Estrogen Replacement Therapies (ERT) and Hormone Replacement Therapies (HRT) can reduce the gynecological and psychological changes associated with menopause while inhibiting bone resorption and reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
 

What is Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

All menopausal and post-menopausal women go through estrogen deficient years, which can manifest in both physical and emotional ways leading to an impairment in the quality of life.  As the female life expectancy has increased, it is possible for a woman to live one third of the life after menopause. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a treatment for menopause given to women to correct the hormonal deficiency in peri- and post-menopausal state.

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Name: steph
Country: India

it is fun to no want is india.
 
Name: ucha Agwu
Country: United Kingdom

i agree with the articles
 
Name: ncbcwoman
Country: U.S.A.

i am 53 post-menopausal and stopped hrt last spring. within 45 days i had leg pain which has gotten progressively worse. today, after seeing postings abous muscle stiffness associated with menopause, i have asked and been put back on my hrt> i am hoping that this is the answer. i know hrt has it own issues but i pray that i can continue on it. i am taking lowest doze possible. if your pain starting post hrt, think about trying it again. i will do my best to post my progress.
 
Name: rina
Country: India

how the hrt is useful or useless.
 
Name: carol
Country: Ireland

i am 52 and ithink i am starting the menopause i have occasional hot flushes and extreme muscle pain and back pain i feel i will not be able to walk when i wake in the mornings. i would be grateful for any advice
 
Name: Linda
Country: U.S.A.

i'm 51 and haven't had a period in 14 months. i have very few hot flashes but i pain in most of the muscles in my joints. do i need estrogen?
 
Name: Tricia
Country: england

i've been going through the menopause for the last few years and made the decision not to take hrt. i've tried several herbal remedies and found some to be very helpful. i'm taking meno-herbs 2 from victoria health. no more hot flashes, mood swings, headaches etc. i'd recommend it.
 
Name: lee
Country: middleeast

i started menopause 2 yrs ago. i have recently had a iud fitted, which has helped my periods and incredible feeling of being out of control. maybe this would help? i have no periods now, and am beginning to feel well again, much to my familys relief.
 
Name: WORRIED
Country: india

my menopause started at the age of 44 by surgicaly. i suffer from serve back ache and also to through aphase of hotflesh. please advise me what should i do
 
Name: Grace
Country: usa

i am 65 yrs old. i stopped taking hormones after being on them for 15 years. i am suffering miderably from host flashes and muscle aches and pains. i have been off hormones for 7 months.
 
Name: donna
Country: other

my friend is going through some rough times right now she is locking herself in the bedroom , diarrea , mood swings what kind of advise i can tell her. her periods are bad. she is 46 years old.
 
Name: Pru
Country: australia

since discontinuing hrt after 8 years my hot flushes came back with a vengeance. to my horror, at the same time i started to experience continual muscle stiffness/soreness as if i had run a marathon the day before. i have decided to put up with the flushes and not whinge about them, but am alarmed by the muscle problem. does anyone else have this, and is it permanent or just a stage to endure? what causes this? i hate to think that i am just a weak old crock.
 
Name: neelam chawla
Country: india

my menopause started at rhe age of 45.it effected me phisically as well as emotionally.now it had been ten yrs since i am takinging those harmones.but is still get my periods at right time at right time at the age of 55.
 
Name: Rohini
Country: india

my menopause started at the age of 45. i suffer from severe back ache and also go through a phase of depression.


 

 
 
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