Ask Emily — hormone replacement therapy
QUESTION:
What are the risks associated with HRT?
ANSWER:
In 2002, the Women’s Health Initiative reported that women on Prempro (combined estrogen and progestin) were at increased risk for breast cancer, heart attack, stroke, blood clots, and Alzheimer’s or dementia. In 2007, a reanalysis of the original WHI results suggested a lower risk for heart disease in younger women, but this new analysis did not look at other risks. There are good alternatives to synthetic HRT, many of which don’t include hormone therapy.
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The Personal Program is a great place to start
The Personal Program promotes natural hormonal balance with nutritional supplements, our exclusive endocrine support formula, dietary and lifestyle guidance, and optional phone consultations with our Nurse–Educators. It is a convenient, at-home version of what we recommend to all our patients at the Clinic.
Last Modified: 02/16/2010