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After conducting the research and getting all the facts about the pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy, each woman will have to make a personal decision about whether or not HRT is right for her. Keep reading to learn about the different factors to take into account when deciding whether to take hormone replacement therapy. |
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- Why should I consider HRT?
- What risks do I face with hormone replacement therapy?
- What alternatives to HRT do I have?
- Am I at risk for breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, or osteoporosis?
- How can I stop taking HRT?
- If I stop hormone replacement therapy, how can I prevent the recurrence of my menopause symptoms?
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Source: National Institutes of Health. "Facts About Menopausal Hormone Therapy." |
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Given the serious health risks posed by HRT, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established the following guidelines for women considering the use of HRT. |
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- HRT should not be administered as a preventative for osteoporosis, heart disease, or cognitive disorders (dementia, memory loss).
- Hormone replacement therapy should be administered for the shortest period of time, at the lowest dose possible, in order to decrease health risks. Length of treatment should not exceed five years (except for women who undergo surgical menopause at a young age).
- HRT administration routes other than pills should be considered whenever possible. Problems like vaginal dryness, for instance, should be treated locally with a cream or gel, as opposed to pills or tablets.
- Hormone replacement therapy is indicated only for women with certain menopause symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness) severe enough to significantly impede daily life, but HRT is not effective for all menopause symptoms, and patients should be aware of the serious risks that accompany the therapy.
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In any case, women should only consider pursuing HRT if the risks will outweigh the benefits, which will typically be the case for only a small percentage of women. For most women, alternative treatments will be indicated for the treatment of menopause symptoms.  |
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Hormone replacement therapy poses several serious health risks which typically outweigh the benefits the treatment may bring. Fortunately, safer, gentler, and equally effective options for alleviating menopausal symptoms do exist. Keep reading to learn more. |
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Treating Hormonal Imbalance with
MacaActive Supplements |
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Hormones such as estrogen, progesterone and testosterone play an essential role in several areas of the body, and as hormonal levels decline with age, the health implications can be significant. As women begin to notice the symptoms of hormone deficiency, they may want to consider taking steps to stabilize their hormonal production.
Today, there are three effective ways to normalize hormonal levels: lifestyle changes, alternative medicine and drugs & surgery.
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Lifestyle Changes: Lifestyle changes (such as an improved diet and increased exercise) are vital for overall health and for alleviating the symptoms of hormonal balance, but lifestyle changes alone will not have a significant impact on hormonal production. Most women will want to consider the next level of treatment, alternative medicine, which has proven to be excellent for treating hormonal imbalance in a safe and natural way.
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Alternative medicine: There are two types of herbal supplements for improving low estrogen levels: those containing phytoestrogenic herbs, and those containing non-estrogenic herbs. Phytoestrogenic herbs (like Black Cohosh) are filled with phytoestrogens, which are similar to estrogens. They can increase low estrogen levels by replacing some of the missing estrogen hormones. This isn't the best solution, however, because your body will become less responsive to producing estrogen on its own, causing a further decrease in body-own hormone levels. Unlike phytoestrogenic herbs, non-estrogenic herbs don't contain estrogen, but they nourish the hormonal glands to work more efficiently. This ultimately results in balancing not only estrogen, but other necessary hormones, as well. Using non-estrogenic herbs is one of the safest and best ways to treat hormonal imbalance naturally.
An excellent example of a safe and effective non-estrogenic herb for estrogen deficiency is herbal MacaActive. What makes MacaActive so special is its ability to balance hormonal levels in women by nourishing the hormonal glands. In this way, it alleviates most disorders related to hormonal imbalance.  to read more about MacaActive.
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Drugs and Surgery: This level of treatment has the highest risk and often the highest cost. The most common drug therapy for treating hot flashes in the US is hormone replacement therapy (HRT). There's no doubt that this is the quickest and strongest way to combat hormonal imbalance. Unfortunately, it entails serious side effects and increases the risk of different types of cancer in women. If you still want to consider this approach, see your doctor to learn more about what this treatment option involves.
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A safe way for balancing hormones:
Non-estrogenic herbs are the most effective solution for treating hormonal deficiency.
MacaActive is an excellent non-estrogenic herb. It's simple: rather than putting hormones from the outside into your body artificially, MacaActive stimulates your hormone glands into producing the necessary hormones naturally. This is what makes MacaActive supplements so unique. to read all about MacaActive. |
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