If you’re one of the millions of women suffering from menopause symptoms, it’s worth learning about the dangers of hormone replacement therapy. Learning about HRT risks might lead to you decide to seek out natural menopause treatments as a better alternative to provide relief.
What is HRT Used For?
In widespread use since the 1960s, hormone replacement therapy is most commonly prescribed for menopause symptoms like:
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Vaginal dryness
- Mood swings
- Lack of libido
- Fatigue
- Sleep disorders
- Urinary problems
- Preventing osteoporosis
While many women have in fact noticed relief from certain menopausal symptoms after starting hormone replacement therapy, there have been a number of health risks uncovered related to both short-term and long-term use of HRT. Long-term use (ten years or more) of certain hormones formulas has proved to result in a significant increase in health risks such as:
- Heart disease
- Blood clots
- Stroke
Is There a Link Between HRT and Cancer?
Scarily, yes.
There are two main types of hormone replacement therapy, and each has a different influence on cancer.
Estrogen-only HRT – Can increase the risk of ovarian cancer. When used for ten years or more, can also increase the risk of breast cancer.
Combination HRT (taking both estrogen and progesterone) – Can increase the risk of breast cancer by an alarming 75%, even if not used on a long-term basis. In fact, your risk for cancer increases the most during the first two to three years of taking these hormones. But undergoing combination HRT does more than just increase the likelihood of being diagnosed with cancer. It can also increase the chance that the cancer will be at a more advanced stage when it is found. Even worse, it can also lead to a higher chance that the patient will actually lose their battle to cancer.
These statistics apply to both synthetic and “natural” or “bio-identical” hormone replacement therapy.
If you or a woman you care about is considering undergoing HRT to help with menopause symptoms, please research your options. Talk to your doctor about all the possible risks as well as alternatives that might be available to you.
Natural Menopause Treatments as Alternatives to HRT
There is a revolutionary therapeutic device called LadyCare that has provided relief from menopause symptoms to thousands and thousands of women across the US and the UK.
This easy-to-use, discreet, drug-free device uses magnotherapy to assist your body in experiencing relief as quickly as the first day of use.
Some benefits users have reported include:
- Freedom from hot flashes
- Better skin tone
- Improved sleep
- More energy
- Reduced or no mood swings
- Reduced bloating
While every woman’s physiology is different, most users see improvement within days or weeks of using the LadyCare device. Some women may need to use the device a little longer.
All in all, more than 70% of users have reported noticing considerable relief from their perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms thanks to their LadyCare device. It just might help you experience relief, too. Plus, with no reported negative side effects, you won’t have to worry about any of the same risks or dangers you would with HRT. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions. You can learn more about the LadyCare device here.
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