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The Risks and Benefits of Hormone Therapy
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Hormone therapy remains the gold standard for treating menopausal symptoms—hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, mood changes, and vaginal dryness. When started within 10 years of menopause onset, it offers a remarkable 30% reduction in all-cause mortality. Yet this fact rarely makes headlines.
Join Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Dr. Holly Thacker as she reads and discusses Chapter 10: The Risks and Benefits of Hormone Therapy from her book, "The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Menopause."
The most important takeaway? Don't let fear dictate your menopause journey. Work with a knowledgeable physician to assess your individual risks and benefits. Whether you're experiencing severe symptoms, concerned about bone health, or dealing with early menopause, safe and effective options exist.
Have you been avoiding hormone therapy based on outdated information? It might be time to reconsider.