02/21/2022
Our experts demolish common myths, so you have the facts to make an informed decision about your health.
Myth #1: Hormone replacement causes cancer.
Fact: The idea that HRT causes cancer is perhaps the most common myth. This misconception is based on an older, flawed study. Therapy with hormone replacement does not cause cancer in healthy adults with no history of hormone-sensitive cancer.
Myth #2: HRT isn’t helpful after menopause.
Fact: Even after the major changes of menopause take place, hormone imbalance can continue. Women experiencing post-menopausal symptoms can benefit from HRT. During the years after menopause, symptoms such as hot flashes tend to ease. However, due to lower estrogen levels, postmenopausal women can continue to experience uncomfortable symptoms.
Myth #3: HRT increases heart disease risk.
Fact: An older, flawed study reported an increased risk in heart disease in women taking HRT. Subsequent studies reported no such association. In fact, studies have found that women taking estrogen-only HRT were less likely to develop heart disease.
Myth #4: HRT isn’t for women who enter menopause early.
Fact: Women typically enter menopause around the age of 50. However, some women experience early menopause, and for these women, HRT may help reduce the risk of heart disease and protect against osteoporosis.
Myth #5: Menopausal symptoms are a rite of passage you must experience.
Fact: Although symptoms like hot flashes, weight gain and night sweats were once thought of as a rite of passage, these symptoms can have a significant impact on your daily life. HRT is proven to be the most effective treatment for menopausal symptoms. You can go through menopause without major discomfort thanks to hormone replacement.
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