April 27, 2008
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause Treatment
Menopause is caused by reduced levels of female hormones which are estrogen and progesterone due to the ageing process. Symptoms of menopause are being experienced by women between ages 45-55. Hot flushes, irregular periods, night sweats, anxiety, depression and sleeping problems are just some common menopause symptoms. The hormonal changes can make be very emotional and you may get upset at the slightest problem. Hot flushes are a common problem which can cause embarrassment and wake you in the night.
There are lots of treatments and relief for menopause and the common is the hormone replacement therapy or HRT. However there are growing concerns about the safety of this procedure in long term use. This is because clinical studies indicate that HRT is associated with an increase in the risk of breast cancer, endometrial cancer and ovarian cancer. But there is an alternative solution for this treatment which is the use of natural remedies for menopause made of herbs and natural ingredients.
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