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HRT for Menopause: Exploring Risks, Side Effects, and Safety
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Tanvi Verma
14/12/2025
HRT for Menopause: Exploring Risks, Side Effects, and Safety
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) effectively manages menopause symptoms like hot flushes and mood swings but carries potential risks such as breast cancer and blood clots. Safety varies based on age, personal health, and HRT type, with benefits generally outweighing risks for healthy women under 60 or within 10 years ofHormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) effectively manages menopause symptoms like hot flushes and mood swings but carries potential risks such as breast cancer and blood clots. Safety varies based on age, personal health, and HRT type, with benefits generally outweighing risks for healthy women under 60 or within 10 years of menopause onset. Short-term side effects are common but often mild. Regular medical reviews and a healthy lifestyle can minimize complications. Women with specific medical histories should discuss alternatives with their doctor. This article guides informed decisions on HRT, balancing symptom relief with safety considerations.
HRT Menopause: Understanding Benefits for Bone Health
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Tanvi Verma
12/12/2025
HRT Menopause: Understanding Benefits for Bone Health
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) effectively manages menopause symptoms and protects bone health by replenishing declining oestrogen levels, which helps prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Menopause accelerates bone loss due to reduced oestrogen, increasing fracture risk, but HRT slows this process and maintains bone density. Ideal for women under 60 orHormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) effectively manages menopause symptoms and protects bone health by replenishing declining oestrogen levels, which helps prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Menopause accelerates bone loss due to reduced oestrogen, increasing fracture risk, but HRT slows this process and maintains bone density. Ideal for women under 60 or within 10 years of menopause onset, HRT benefits must be balanced against risks like breast cancer and blood clots. Alternatives include bisphosphonates, lifestyle changes, and supplements. Regular bone density monitoring and personalized medical guidance ensure optimal menopause and bone health management. Combining HRT with exercise, calcium, and vitamin D intake offers a holistic strategy to maintain strong bones after menopause.
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