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Estrogen replacement was investigated during the recent "women's international study of long-term estrogen after the menopause (WISDOM). In the study of 5,692 British, Australian and New Zealander women ages 50-69, three quarters of the women found that symptoms of menopause, like hot flashes, insomnia, sexual dysfunction and joint pain was relieved within one year of combined HRT treatment. This study is a breakthrough for many women who were scared after reports surfaced indicating the risk of breast cancer or a stroke of the hormones. While the jury is still 100% support or express dissatisfaction, the replacement of estrogen remains one of the top treatments for menopause.
For many years, the controversy surrounding estrogen replacement therapy as a safe, effective method to combat the symptoms of menopause. In a study in 2002 frightened women with reports of increased breast cancer and stroke risks, but new research suggests that previous studies were not always valid. The European Heart Journal recently published a study that says that "Women who take hormone therapy to treat menopause symptoms do not have a higher than usual risk of heart attack, especially if they use a cream or skin patch or cyclic hormone combinations." "Danish researchers found that it is synthetic hormones that trigger heart attacks but, how taken. "This study is the first, big observational study that addresses the influence of the regime's various settings and ways of governance," said Dr. Ellen Lokkegaard. On average, women taking replacement therapy estrogen for years after the emergence of menopause symptoms , say Australian researchers. Most women want the hormone estrogen because they can not sleep at night, they experience debilitating hot flashes that let you suddenly sweating and often suffer from painful and decreased sexual encounters. "The greatest benefit and least risk from HRT is seen in 99 percent of women who started HRT near menopause to relieve symptoms," said Dr Alastair MacLennan, author of August 1, 2008 the study of HRT hormone therapy. "[This session] studied the older woman who started HRT on average 13-14 years after menopause when they experience fewer symptoms Even in this group, improved quality of life was seen in many [taking HRT]. " " Most women have estrogen replacement to relieve mood swings, vaginal dryness, urinary incontinence or depression. Another group of women looking for hot flash relief, for which there are few other options. During a hot flash, she became suddenly, very flushed and hot, which causes excessive sweating and discomfort. These disorders can also come in the night, disturb sleep and lead to mood disorders, cognitive disorders and chronic fatigue. Another woman to take estrogen to protect against osteoporosis. Women who want to stop hormone replacement therapy are successful, at least 74% of the time. For another 26%, troublesome withdrawal symptoms such as hot flashes, sweating, insomnia, fatigue, depression and vaginal dryness, bringing them back into treatment. In general, those who take the hormone estrogen for more than 10 years may experience some problems to stop. Women who are involved with ERT will, obviously, experience, and increase estrogen levels, which takes some of the shock of the body during the natural hormone supply dries up. There are many ways of taking the hormone estrogen. For example, a patch, vaginal ring, or skin cream provides immediate absorption of estrogen in the blood, without the help of the liver. Low dose estrogen can be administered directly to vaginal dryness symptoms or liver function. Women with hormone patch is recommended to avoid direct sunlight on the patch, and tanning beds, heating pads, electric blankets, hot tubs or saunas while using the patch, since the heat can cause more hormone release. Estrogen replacement therapy is available in a variety of combinations and dosage forms. Most women take estrogen in pill form, which is composed of synthetic hormones such as progesterone and pregnant mare hormones (Premarin). However, there is also something called bio-identical hormone replacement, where molecular structures derived from plants that match identically with those produced by the body are managed. Women who have had a hysterectomy are often prescribed estrogen-only therapy. Low-dose vaginal rings, creams, gels or patches can be directly used to treat vaginal symptoms as well. In addition to treating menopausal symptoms, estrogen therapy instead (ERT) also is known to help prevent osteoporosis and cancer of the colony. Some women from their 20s, 30s, and 40s have been determined hormone estrogen after their ovaries removed or when a family history of osteoporosis was found. Usually they will stop their treatment by the time menopause arrives. Women who had a hysterectomy (who still have their uterus) will need to take progestin (a synthetic form of natural hormone progesterone) to prevent estrogen to increase uterine lining too, and so cause uterine cancer. This combination of estrogen and progestin HRT is what comprises hormonal therapy. Systemic estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) works very well at reversing the negative effects of estrogen withdrawal that a woman's body experiences low levels of estrogen menopause. Almost all women reported decreased frequency and severity of hot flashes, minor bouts of depression, better sleep habits and less vaginal irritation. Is widely reported that bone loss is slowed, bone density is increased, the levels of collagen in the skin better (leading to look a bit younger) and decreases the risk of dental problems. To many women, the benefits far outweigh any risks, particularly if they suffer decreased quality of life due to menopause. Certainly, estrogen replacement is not for everyone. Women who are pregnant should not be taking the hormone estrogen, although many women do not consider this therapy to menopausal age. If women unexplained vaginal bleeding or smoke, they should consider this treatment. In addition, history of blood clots, strokes, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer or liver disease should look for alternative protection options instead. Frequently fundamental changes in lifestyle as a new diet, more exercise or quitting smoking can have a dramatic impact on one's quality of life. Risk of estrogen replacement therapy has varied with each study for years. Studies have found that the hormone estrogen taken orally slightly increases the risk of stroke and blood clots in the legs or lungs, which is not the case with the patch. The Million Women Study found that women who use estrogen for more than 10 years show a slightly higher number of cases of breast cancer, yet, another study found that estrogen alone (instead of estrogen-progestin) is lower than the risk of breast cancer (5 1000 vs. 19 1000). In the past, cervical cancer is alarming, but researchers have found that this risk is eliminated when the estrogen-progestin hormone used to. A high level of estrogen is sometimes associated with gallstones, but low dose of estrogen does not contribute to that risk. Some studies quote a higher risk of ovarian cancer (although the risk is statistically low) and risk of dementia is higher for women who are over 65. All risks should be discussed with a primary physician who is aware of one's personal history. Some side effects can occur with estrogen replacement therapy, especially with synthetic hormones and taking oral medications. Possible side effects include headache, nausea, vaginal discharge, fluid retention, weight gain, breast tenderness, darkening of the skin, asthma, and (in rare cases), aggravation of existing conditions such as endometriosis or uterine fibroids. Most side effects disappear within a few weeks of use, however. With the patch, skin irritation may occur and estrogen ring will need to be replaced every three months. Despite these possible irritation, the benefits of estrogen replacement often triumphs. |
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