Hormone Replacement Therapy Explained

Symptoms Of Menopause

Symptoms of menopause are usually self-diagnoseable and may include sleep disturbances, fatigue, night sweats, hot flashes, insomnia or early awakening, dry hair and skin, loss of hair, irritability, moodiness, vaginal dryness, decreased sex drive, anxiety, and pain during intercourse. These symptoms tend to occur during the absence of menstruation or when a woman’s periods become lighter and farther apart. Weight gain, a slower metabolism, and smaller breasts are also signs of menopause.

Benefits Of Hormone Replacement Therapy

Along with reducing the symptoms of hot flashes, moodiness, and migraines, hormone replacement therapy has been shown to improve muscle function, decrease the risk of heart attack and heart failure, protect against brain aneurysms, and lower overall mortality risk in younger women who are postmenopausal. According to a study published in The American Journal of Medicine, hormone replacement therapy “almost undoubtedly” reduced the risk of mortality in women who experience menopause at a younger age.