Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy(HRT)

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Menopause is inevitable in every women. A stage in which women reach that they suffer different kinds of symptoms such as hot flashes, chronic fatigue, lack of sleep, vaginal dryness, lack of concentration, forgetfulness and other symptoms that causes general body discomfort.
Many women have thought about the option of an Hormone Replacement Therapy(HRT), to alleviate some of the symptoms associated with menopausal stage. However, a lot of negative information are circulating and making people to wonder if HRT is really worth it. This article will try and shed light on why you must think harder before opting in for an HRT.
According to studies, HRT has been known to even increase the chances of some diseases such as Ovarian cancer in women with menopause. However, in other studies, HRT has been known to decrease the chances of cardiovascular diseases and increase life expectancy. That's confusing again right? Well, the need to weight your positives over the negatives or vis-a-vis is more or less important, even with the aid of a health care practitioner.
Some researches which also contradicted the issue of HRT increasing life expectancy was carried out with over 1000 women volunteers, and they were split in half. 500 where on HRT and the other 500 were not on HRT. The other 500 on HRT; it was discovered that over 20 women died from cardiovascular disease, some were diagnosed with ovarian cancer. And the other 500 women even had worse cases with more deaths and increased diseases. A conclusion was drawn that, HRT may be harmful but at the same time have its positive side. However, we should consider that just only a small fraction of the population was used and this research might lack quality.
But, most studies have concluded more that, HRT do more harm than good because of wide reported cases of symptoms seen or observed by people across the world. Some studies were able to conclude easily after thorough research that HRT leads to breast cancer in women.
The point is, when as a woman, you are already getting into menopause age or already into one, then, it is better to prefer natural supplements over HRT. Or, in cases if you might have to use HRT, then, you must be sure that those hormones to be replaced really do conform with your body. This may be tricky, but with the help of your doctor, you should be able to scale through.
Natural foods which are rich in nutrients and help to replace your lost hormones are: Aloe Vera(barbadensis Milla), Royal Jelly, Honey, Vitamin C, Fruits and Vegetables, Fish Oil(Omega 3) and so much more.
Taking less of processed foods, artificial flavors or sweeteners should be discouraged. Stop smoking, reduce your intake of alcohol.
If you do all these mentioned above, with time, you will scale through. Mind you, natural foods and supplements may take time before you start noticing some improvements, this is due to the fact that, they are replacing your lost body nutrients gradually, and if you constantly take this natural food supplements, you will notice changes. Remember that, it didn't take a stick of cigarette or a cube of artificial sugar to cause damages to your body; so also, replacing those damaged tissues will not take a day too!
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