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What Is Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy?

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Our hormones maintain the chemical balance in the body. The menstrual cycle in women triggers the production of some important hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. When the ovaries stop functioning, whether due to age (menopause) or due to surgical removal, there is a cessation in the production of these vital hormones. Accompanying physiological changes include osteoporosis, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, insomnia, irregular periods, loss of libido, and possibly cancer. In women who have had their ovaries removed surgically, these changes are drastic and they experience a sudden drop in sex hormone levels. This can lead to severe health problems, especially in younger women. The aging process is not easy on men either. They start to lose energy, vigor, and stamina. This is where Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) comes in. Through this treatment, the body is supplied enough hormones to make up for the lack of natural hormones. But, synthetic hormones are animal-derived hormone products. They come in a 'one-size-for-all' dose. Synthetic Hormone Replacement Therapy is associated with a number of possible side effects and risks, which include: -Increased risk of endometrial cancer -Increased risk of breast cancer -Increased risk of ovarian cancer -Increased risk of Gallbladder disease -Breast pain -Nausea and fluid retention -Increased moodiness What is NHRT? Due to
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More info... Online community of women providing information, multimedia resources and forums on women's physical, sexual and mental health; fitness, nutrition, beauty, style and relationships ...
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Hormone Replacement Therapy - Making the Decision

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Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is used to alleviate the irritating effects of female menopause by replacing the estrogen which was previously produced by the ovaries. An oral dose of hormones are given to take the place of the hormones which was once produced naturally. This is a natural part of life for all women as the ovaries stop working and therefore the natural secretion of estrogen ceases. The decline and eventual cessation of estrogen secretion by the ovaries, or to be more exact, the ovarian follicles, is responsible for menopause (the change of life).When the secretion of estrogen fails, there are various effects on the body. First the monthly periods stop. Then the woman may experience hot flashes and night sweats. The woman may also experience significant discomfort as the mucous membrane of the vagina atrophies, making it dryer and thinner. Another common problem after menopause is reduction of bone density, commonly known as osteoporosis. The bones lose their density and become fragile due to the loss of estrogen.The presence of estrogen in premenopausal women appears to have the added advantage of preventing heart attacks, a common cause of death in men of similar age but this protection ceases following menopause. HRT became
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More info... Extensive coverage of women's health issues from periods and menstrual cycles to sexual issues and reproductive disorders, as well as other diseases and conditions affecting the ...
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