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HRT, or hormone replacement therapy, involves the use of synthetic estrogen and progesterone to relieve menopause discomforts such as hot flashes, weight change and insomnia. Alternative treatments are available for those who prefer natural cures.
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Learn about hormonal replacement therapy for menopause in this free medical video. Read More
During menopause, your production of estrogen and progesterone becomes erratic before slowing down. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a doctor-prescribed program to Read More
The symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, night sweats, irritability and mood swings. These symptoms can be reduced or eliminated using a variety of tactics. One of Read More
Testosterone levels are at their highest when a woman is in her 20s, and lowest when menopause begins to set in. Women need testosterone just as much as men, and in order Read More
For menopausal and post-menopausal women, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) offers many health and comfort benefits. However, some women experience unpleasant and unhealthy Read More
An alternative, drug-free approach to menopause can help your body restore its natural hormonal balance. Always seek the advice of a gynecologist before engaging in Read More
As the negative side effects of doctor-prescribed hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are publicized, more women and their physicians are seeking alternative treatments to Read More
As women age, they produce less estrogen. This loss of estrogen can lead to an array of problems such as bone density loss, increase in bad cholesterol, heart disease and Read More
Menopause is a time of change for the body. During this time, the levels of estrogen, testosterone and progesterone gradually decrease and eventually cease production all Read More
Women who enter menopause often experience symptoms including hot flashes, disrupted sleep, weight gain or loss, appetite changes and other health conditions. The Read More
The onset of menopause can cause symptoms of hot flashes, sleep disorders, mood swings, depression, hair loss, wrinkles, vaginal dryness and a sense of worthlessness Read More
Although marketed as a natural alternative for replacing hormones in menopausal women, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) utilizes both natural and synthesized Read More
Bioidentical hormones are an alternative to traditional hormone replacement therapy. They can be used to treat menopausal symptoms including hot flashes, mood swings, Read More
Bioidentical hormones are an alternative to taking synthetic hormones for menopause. The main difference is that bioidentical hormones have the same molecular structure as Read More
Many women today, are looking for a way to get through menopause without the use of hormone replacement therapy. Hormone replacement therapy has been linked to an increase Read More
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