Archive for the ‘HRT’ Category

In the News: Marilyn’s thoughts on the HRT confusion

Friday, August 1st, 2008

Every month or so there seems to be a new pronouncement on HRT and recently we were all informed that HRT is safe for women to take at menopause after all. A panel of experts informed the public that they feel the health risks have been greatly exaggerated and that HRT is safe to take for women aged between 50 and 59 to give them relief from such symptoms as hot flushes and to maintain healthy bones.

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In the News: Cancer risk continues after women stop taking HRT

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

If you’re trying to make up your mind about whether or not to take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or try natural alternatives a major new study by the Women’s Health Initiative gives food for thought. The US study suggests HRT patients face a higher cancer risk long after they have stopped treatment, when compared to those who never had the treatment.

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Ask Marilyn – Star Question: Coming off HRT

Friday, February 1st, 2008

Q: I am 56 years old and have been on HRT for nearly six years now and I would like to come off it, what is the best way to do this?  Also can eating phytoestrogens be used to help me come off HRT?

 

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