Menopause - Alternatives to HRT
goodtoknow says: The menopause can cause various symptoms such as hot flushes, and changes to the vagina and genital skin. One option for treatment is HRT (hormone replacement therapy), but this can cause an increased risk of breast cancer. Alternatives to HRT are available to ease the symptoms of the menopause, such as changes to lifestyle and other medication including clonidine and progestogen tablets.
For a full medical explanation of menopause and alternatives to HRT from patient.co.uk, read on.
What is the menopause?
Strictly speaking, the menopause is the last menstrual period. However, most women think of the menopause as the time of life leading up to, and after, their last period. It is often called the 'change of life'. It occurs because as you get older your ovaries make less oestrogen (the main female hormone). The average age of the menopause in the UK is 51. However, it may be sooner or later than this. For example, you may have an early menopause if you have a hysterectomy.
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