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Answers on Bio-identical Estrogen Therapy for Women
LifeXMD.com - Jan 16, 2013 -
What symptoms of menopause does estrogen treat?
• Hot flashes (sudden sensations of warmth that spread over the upper body)
• Vaginal dryness
• Dry skin
• Sleeplessness
• Irritable bladder and bladder problems
What are the long-term benefits of hormone therapy?
Studies have shown that long-term use of estrogen:
Reduces your risk of osteoporosis (thinning of bone) by preserving bone mass (Osteoporosis weakens bones and makes them more likely to fracture.)
Might reduce your risk of other conditions related to low estrogen levels, such as colon cancer
Estrogen might help to maintain healthy levels of cholesterol in the blood, improve blood flow to the heart, and reduce blood-clotting factors in some women. A woman who experiences premature menopause and does not take estrogen is two to three times more likely to develop heart disease than a woman who does take estrogen therapy. However, taking estrogen after the diagnosis of heart disease does not help prevent heart attacks; and for the average postmenopausal woman, taking HT does not decrease heart disease. In fact, it may increase the risk of blood clots.
Further research might establish that estrogen:
• Decreases tooth loss
• Reduces your risk of colon cancer and colon polyps
• Reduces the risk of diabetes mellitus
• Improves your mood and overall sense of mental well-being
• Reduces the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts
Doctors have not yet determined how long a woman needs to take estrogen to reduce these risks.
Is HT safe for every woman?
With experienced physician supervision, most women can take HT to relieve their menopausal symptoms. However, HT is not usually recommended for women who have:
• Recurrent or recent blood clots
• Current or past breast cancer (Exceptions are sometimes made.)
• Recurrent or recent endometrial cancer
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Liver disease
• Stroke or high risk for stroke
HT might not be advisable for some women who have:
• Endometriosis
• Fibrocystic breast disease
• Uterine fibroids
• Gallbladder disease
• Increased risk of blood clots
• Migraine headaches
• Epilepsy
• Recent heart attack or known heart disease
LifeXMD is the leader in comprehensive life-enhancing vitality support. Offering
physician-supervised bio-identical hormone replacement as well as a full range of
wellness modalities, we can help you defy the effects of aging, meet your fitness
goals and get back to full enjoyment of your life. Visit www.LifeXMD.com today
forbore information or to schedule a No Charge Consultation.
Adapted from clevelandclinic.org.
LifeXMD.com - Jan 16, 2013 -
What symptoms of menopause does estrogen treat?
• Hot flashes (sudden sensations of warmth that spread over the upper body)
• Vaginal dryness
• Dry skin
• Sleeplessness
• Irritable bladder and bladder problems
What are the long-term benefits of hormone therapy?
Studies have shown that long-term use of estrogen:
Reduces your risk of osteoporosis (thinning of bone) by preserving bone mass (Osteoporosis weakens bones and makes them more likely to fracture.)
Might reduce your risk of other conditions related to low estrogen levels, such as colon cancer
Estrogen might help to maintain healthy levels of cholesterol in the blood, improve blood flow to the heart, and reduce blood-clotting factors in some women. A woman who experiences premature menopause and does not take estrogen is two to three times more likely to develop heart disease than a woman who does take estrogen therapy. However, taking estrogen after the diagnosis of heart disease does not help prevent heart attacks; and for the average postmenopausal woman, taking HT does not decrease heart disease. In fact, it may increase the risk of blood clots.
Further research might establish that estrogen:
• Decreases tooth loss
• Reduces your risk of colon cancer and colon polyps
• Reduces the risk of diabetes mellitus
• Improves your mood and overall sense of mental well-being
• Reduces the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts
Doctors have not yet determined how long a woman needs to take estrogen to reduce these risks.
Is HT safe for every woman?
With experienced physician supervision, most women can take HT to relieve their menopausal symptoms. However, HT is not usually recommended for women who have:
• Recurrent or recent blood clots
• Current or past breast cancer (Exceptions are sometimes made.)
• Recurrent or recent endometrial cancer
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Liver disease
• Stroke or high risk for stroke
HT might not be advisable for some women who have:
• Endometriosis
• Fibrocystic breast disease
• Uterine fibroids
• Gallbladder disease
• Increased risk of blood clots
• Migraine headaches
• Epilepsy
• Recent heart attack or known heart disease
LifeXMD is the leader in comprehensive life-enhancing vitality support. Offering
physician-supervised bio-identical hormone replacement as well as a full range of
wellness modalities, we can help you defy the effects of aging, meet your fitness
goals and get back to full enjoyment of your life. Visit www.LifeXMD.com today
forbore information or to schedule a No Charge Consultation.
Adapted from clevelandclinic.org.