Women were no longer necessarily offered hormones to relieve their hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms. Some physicians, including myself, questioned the new recommendations based on the study’s ...

London, UK - Hopes that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) using forms of estrogen other than those tested to date might yet yield some benefits in the secondary prevention of coronary artery disease ...

In the 1980s and '90s, many doctors told women going through menopause that they should take female hormones — estrogen and progestin — to alleviate symptoms like hot flashes and sleep problems. The ...

Estrogen is important in the prevention of heart diseases and also in the preservation of the brain and strong bones, thus ...

The benefits of hormone therapy for menopause symptoms often outweigh the risks for many people. However, it may not be a good treatment option for others, including those with a history of blood ...

Hormone therapy is the gold standard for treating VMS, but requires careful patient selection and shared decision-making. Timing, dose, and formulation of hormone therapy are crucial for safety and ...

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) alters hormone levels, which can manage menopause symptoms. Doctors also use it to manage hormone imbalances and as part of gender affirming care. Hormone therapy has ...

ATLANTA — Five years after a landmark study scared millions of women off hormones for menopause symptoms, new research suggests the pills may offer some heart benefits for certain younger women who ...