Hormone Replacement Therapy News
"A Natural Approach to Hormone Replacement Therapy"
December 15 , 2005
In 2002, a comprehensive hormone replacement study linked this popular menopause medication to serious and potentially life threatening side effects. Hormone replacement therapy, a combination of hormones estrogen and progesterone, has been used by millions of women to ease menopausal symptoms like night sweats, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and more. After medical researchers discovered that hormone replacement therapy increased a woman's risk of heart attacks, blood clots, strokes, and more, many patients began searching for alternative relief. In a report recently published by WebMD, doctors offer patients some alternatives to hormone replacement therapy.
Medical experts report that soy is an excellent natural supplement which can be used to treat menopausal symptoms. High in phytoestrogens, or plant estrogens, soy offers a natural alternative to hormone replacement therapy. Soy has been found to decrease hot flashes and lower cholesterol in women experiencing menopause. This natural supplement does not pose the same threat of potential breast cancer in the way that other hormones can. Soy is also beneficial to bone density. Studies have found that in Japan-- where soy intake is high through common foods such tofu and miso soup-- rates of breast cancer are actually lower and symptoms of menopause lighter than in western society.
Another effective natural supplement for easing the side effects of menopause is black cohosh, an herb found commonly in Native American communities. Clinical studies have shown that black cohosh is effective at reducing hot flashes, insomnia and other menopausal symptoms. The Journal of Women's Health deemed the herb, "a safe and effective alternative to estrogen replacement therapy".
Before adding any supplement to your diet, you should always talk to your doctor regarding possible side effects and complications to determine the method of treatment ideal for you. These natural approaches to hormone replacement therapy may be instrumental in providing relief from the symptoms of menopause; however they are not replacement for a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise and a healthy diet are excellent ways to help prevent heart disease, cancer, and other health complications. If you or a loved one has suffered hormone replacement therapy side effects, you may wish to contact a qualified lawyer to learn about your legal rights and options.
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If you are currently taking hormone replacement therapy,
the combination of estrogen and progestin, you are advised
to contact your doctor IMMEDIATELY
for hormone replacement therapy alternatives.
For more information on hormone replacement therapy alternatives
and your legal rights, please
contact a hormone replacement therapy lawyer.
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