Estrogen Lowers Breast Cancer, Heart Attack Risk in Some Women

April 2011 - Many women experiencing symptoms of menopause or perimenopause wonder if hormone replacement therapy is right for them. There's a great deal of confusion surrounding the risks and benefits of hormone therapy. Ever since the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) studies in the early 90's, women have been told to stay away from hormone therapy because it can increase their risk of breast cancer and heart disease. However, new studies are revealing that not only is hormone therapy safe for some women, but one-third of American women over the age of 50 who have undergone a hysterectomy may actually benefit from estrogen replacement therapy.

While this is good news for women without a uterus, what about the remaining two-thirds of women? Well it turns out that there's good news for them too. Prior to menopause, progesterone helps protect a woman's uterus from uterine cancer. Being that progesterone levels decline during and after menopause, woman considering estrogen replacement therapy are urged to take estrogen in conjunction with progesterone to minimize their risk of uterine cancer.

It's important for women to understand that there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to hormonal balance. What is safe and effective for one woman may not be for another. It's best to consult with a hormones specialist and have your hormone levels evaluated before beginning treatment. For more information on finding a hormone therapy regimen that works for you, contact a BodyLogicMD-affiliated physician today.

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