Side Effects of HRT

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Side Effects of HRT

Does HRT have side effects similar to those of birth control pills

The use of HRT has been complicated for menopausal women as well as for prescribing doctors by the contraindications contained in the pharmaceutical data sheets. The similarity between the data sheets for oral contraception's and HRT preparations suggest that the contraindications for the former have been uncritically accepted for the latter. This has led to the wide spread misconception that oral contraceptive and HRT preparations are similar with regard to contraindications as well as risk for side effects. Since estrogens play such an essential role in the health and well being of women, women should be encouraged to use ERT so that they continue to enjoy the same quality of life they experienced before menopause.

Are there any drawbacks to HRT

Some patients complain that oral drugs sometimes aggravate menopausal problems. This could be due to metabolism in the liver and the intestine, resulting in wide fluctuations in plasma hormone levels, changes in hepatic protein synthesis and perturbations of the haemostatic system.

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