Ever since research discovered that hormone replacement th erapy could raise the risk of cancer and heart disease. Millions of women have suffered through the symptoms of menopause…including anxiety and mood swings. Pearl Romero would be kept up at night with hot flashes.
"That made it difficult to get up and go to work the next day." And there's been little success finding a replacement for hormones. A small number of women have been using estrogen with testosterone, but a new study shows that may also increase the risk of breast cancer. And new research finds that alternative therapies, like vitamins and certain diets, are showing little benefit. So what doctors can do is limited. But all hope is not lost. It seems some women are finding relief outside of the doctor’s office and in the gym.
"That made it difficult to get up and go to work the next day."
And there's been little success finding a replacement for hormones. A small number of women have been using estrogen with testosterone, but a new study shows that may also increase the risk of breast cancer. And new research finds that alternative therapies, like vitamins and certain diets, are showing little benefit. So what doctors can do is limited. But all hope is not lost. It seems some women are finding relief outside of the doctor’s office and in the gym.
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