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	What is HRT? (hormone replacement therapy)

	There are various forms of HRT (hormone replacement therapy) see HotFlash Therapy Guide Cyclic HRT This means a woman is taking estrogen and progesterone (progestin) in a cycle pattern- not the same amount every day and/or the same hormone. This is the way birth control pills work. Every week has a different ratio of estrogen and progestin- to mimic the natural cycle. Also women can be taking progesterone/progestin in a cycle fashion, not every day but for parts of their cycle. The same can be true for the estrogen though this is rarely done today. Continuous HRT This is when the estrogen and progesterone is taken every day. Products like Prempro are an example of this type of delivery system. HRT patches also deliver on a continuous basis. see CombiPatch Is HRT Dangerous? How Bio-identical Hormones Can Help with Menopausal Symptoms by Lise Cloutier-Steele Since the U.S. National Health Institutes pulled the plug on their largest study of conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) last year, the media have issued countless reports on the dangers of supplementing with hormones. Among the important research discoveries: Conventional HRT does not protect your bones or your heart, two of the primary benefits once used by doctors as selling points to get women to fill their prescriptions. Another claim was that the conventional HRT could alleviate the discomfort of severe flushing and night sweats. In this article, by author Lise Cloutier-Steele of "Misinformed Consent, she describes how to use bio-identical hormones that are made from plants. You are welcomed to join our support group and share your experiences with our group of over 4,000 women. Natural vs Synthetic Hormones In Stephanie Bender's best seller, The Power of Perimenopasue, she covers all aspects of perimenopause and menopause. She spends a great deal of time talking about how to use hormones to balance out the ups and downs of perimenopause and menopause. Ms. Bender talks about the differences between synthetic and natural hormone preparations, you'll be surprised to learn what she has to say. "Replacement" vs. "Suppression" Therapy Dr. Steve Goldsetein says, "There is a difference between replacement when menopausal patients who make virtually no estrogen need it replaced and the concept of "turn off and substitute" which is what the perimenopausal patient with fluctuating levels of unopposed estrogen will require for improvement." Find out more Can HRT Cut the Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence? Journal of the NCI (May 2001) by Sue Spataro, RN, BSN A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (May 2001) reveals that HRT or hormone replacement therapy after a diagnosis of breast cancer does not increase the risk of recurrence of the disease and may even lower chances that the cancer will return. Dr. Ellen O'Meara, a University of Washington cancer researcher and the lead researcher on this study, suggests that breast cancer patients should not fear hormone replacement therapy or HRT. Find out more. HRT & Weight Gain Does taking HRT cause weight gain? HRT (hormone replacement therapy) does not cause weight gain. Many women have heard that it does. This is a myth that has been around for a long time. Find out more. How can birth control pills help symptoms of perimenopause? There is a whole new group of BCPs like Loestrin that were created especially for women over 35 years of age. Not only do they function to help with the often disruptive symptoms of perimenopause, they work as an effective means of birth control. They contain just enough estrogen and progesterone to prevent pregnancies and help with perimenopause. Find out more. Meet the Author "Menopause Made Easy" by Dr. Carolle Jean-Marat, MD hosted by Sue Spataro Interview & FREE Excerpt Today's woman must educate herself about menopause and the risks and rewards of taking HRT, nutritional supplements, and homeopathic therapies. With humor, candor, and plain non-technical language, Dr. Jean-Murat discusses the current needs and concerns of midlife women, empowering us to make the right decisions. In our interview, she discusses Selecting over the counter products, Black Cohosh, and Racial Differences & Menopause and also features a FREE excerpt from her book, Stress and Depression. If you have any questions, you can ask them on our HotFlash support group.		Could It Be...Perimenopause? The Estrogen Alternative Interview with the author Dr. Steve Goldstein Menopause Books Diet & weight loss Books Healthy Living Books FREE HotFlash Support! more dieting books more Healthy Living Books Holistic & Natural Medicine Aromatherapy Interview with author Linda Ojeda more Healthy Living Books Natural Progesterone Cream Natural Woman, Natural Menopause more Healthy Living Books Holistic & Natural Medicine Aromatherapy Synthetic vs. Natural? Natural Progesterone Cream

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