Is HRT Right for You?

Posted by Cassie, Monday, February 25, 2008 at 08:00 AM by Cassie

While most menopausal women can safely take short-term hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to control symptoms of menopause, there are some women who should not take HRT.

To determine whether or not you are a candidate for HRT, your doctor will review your medical history. If he notices any of the following, he will likely not prescribe HRT:

History of heart attack
History of stroke
Unexplained vaginal bleeding
Breast cancer (active or past)
Active liver disease
Fibrocystic breast disease
Endometrial cancer
Gall bladder disease
History of or high risk for blood clots.

If you know you suffer from or have experienced any of the above, be sure to mention them to your doctor before starting HRT.

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