Menopause hormone therapy: Is it right for you?
What are the main types of menopause hormone therapy?
What are the risks of menopause hormone therapy?
Who can benefit from menopause hormone therapy?
If you take menopause hormone therapy, how can you reduce risk?
What can you do if you can't take menopause hormone therapy?
The bottom line: Menopause hormone therapy isn't all good or all bad
The bottom line: Menopause hormone therapy isn't all good or all bad
To find out if menopause hormone therapy is a good option for you, talk to your healthcare professional about your symptoms and health risks. You also can ask your healthcare professional for help finding a certified menopause expert. Or check with a professional organization such as The Menopause Society. Be sure to keep the conversation going throughout menopause.
As researchers learn more about menopause hormone therapy and other menopause treatments, recommendations may change. But if you have menopause symptoms that disrupt your sleep or get in the way of daily life, it's worthwhile to talk to your healthcare professional about treatment options.
If you're already taking menopause hormone therapy, check in with your healthcare professional regularly to reassess your need for treatment.
