what are the risks and benefits of hrt?
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['Blood clots (venous thromboembolism) HRT tablets (but not patches or gels) are linked with a higher risk of developing a blood clot. ... ', 'Heart disease and stroke (cardiovascular disease) Studies show that: ... ', 'Breast cancer. ... ', 'Type 2 diabetes. ... ', 'Osteoporosis. ... ', 'Loss of muscle strength. ... ', 'Dementia.']
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HRT patches can contain oestrogen, alone or with progestogen. They are applied once or twice a week to any area below the waist. They are effective in relieving both short-term symptoms and, if taken for longer, the long-term complications of the menopause.
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Once you stop taking estrogen, you may develop brittle bones. However, lifestyle, dietary and nonhormonal medications can be very effective in preventing bone loss and osteoporosis. Women who stop taking HRT may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer.
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Although it's generally only prescribed as a last resort for menopausal symptoms, hormone replacement therapy is a common and very effective hair loss treatment for some women — as long as they are menopausal or post-menopausal and are not at higher risk for adverse effects from HRT.
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Because of changing hormone levels, you may develop certain health risks, including osteoporosis, heart disease, and stroke. Menopause symptoms instead of period problems. After menopause, most women get relief from period problems or menopause symptoms.
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['increased chance of developing heart disease.', 'sleep apnea.', 'prostate growth.', 'high red blood cell counts, which could increase the risk of clotting.', 'acne.', 'breast swelling or tenderness.', 'ankle swelling.']
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The estrogen to relieve symptoms of menopause, protect their bones and keep various body tissues normal, and progesterone to prevent overgrowth of cells in the uterus that are stimulated by the estrogen. Women on HRT who take progesterone for 12 days out of the month will continue to have a monthly menstruation.
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Can Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Make You Sterile? For some transfeminine individuals who are transitioning, the hormones you take during your transition may make it impossible for you to have biological children. Procedures like orchiectomies (removing your testicles) can also cause fertility problems.
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Or is it menopause itself? Both menopause and HRT can cause weight gain as well as redistribution of your body's fat deposits.
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Every woman is at a small risk of getting endometrial cancer (cancer of the lining of the womb), whether or not HRT is used. The risk of cancer of the lining of the womb increases with the duration of treatment. Breakthrough bleeding or spotting may occur during the first few months of using Ovestin.
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Balancing Your Hormones: Treatment Initiation According to the NHS, typical timelines for improvement are: Several weeks to feel the initial benefits of HRT. Up to three months before the effects are fully realized.
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['Blood clots.', 'Infection.', 'Excessive bleeding.', 'Adverse reaction to anesthesia.', 'Damage to your urinary tract, bladder, rectum or other pelvic structures during surgery, which may require further surgical repair.', "Earlier onset of menopause even if the ovaries aren't removed."]
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It may also take your body time to get used to HRT. When treatment begins you may experience side effects such as breast tenderness, nausea and leg cramps. Usually these side effects will disappear within six to eight weeks.
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These side effects are related to oestrogen or progestogen, and may be overcome by a change of dosage, ingredients or route in the HRT prescribed. Irregular bleeding or spotting can occur during the first 4-6 months of taking continuous combined HRT or Tibolone, and is not a cause for alarm.
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Both estrogen therapy and estrogen with progestogen therapy increase the risk of blood clots in the legs and lungs, similar to birth control pills, patches, and rings. Although the risks of blood clots and strokes increase with either type of hormone therapy, the risk is rare in the 50 to 59 age group.
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How long does HRT take to work? It usually takes a few weeks before you will feel the initial benefits of HRT and up to three months to feel the full effects. It may also take your body time to get used to HRT. When treatment begins you may experience side effects such as breast tenderness, nausea and leg cramps.
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Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tablets taken orally are associated with a small but serious risk of blood clots, known as venous thromboembolism (VTE), a new study has found.