Articles for topic: HRT
The Pill – Consequences of Three Generations of Hormonal Havoc
Whether for contraception, menopause symptoms, or to control heavy bleeding, women have been given artificial hormones for many years now. What is the price we have paid and how can we balance that?
Progesterone or Progestogen – Why It Is Important To Know The Difference
Do you know the difference between the synthetic and the natural hormone, and why it really matters?
Why HRT Prescribing Has Fallen in the last 5 years
A study undertaken at Stanford University in California found that women who take HRT for more than five years double their risk of suffering breast cancer for every 12 months they spend taking it.
HRT Forever?
Should women take HRT before the menopause? Some experts now say it’s the best way to ease your symptoms – and avoid long-term health problems – but is this just another way of selling more drugs? Bioidentical doctors would certainly not recommend it but is it for you?
Why 5 Years Is The Maximum Recommended Time For HRT
Latest guidelines on long term HRT use confirm increased health risks particularly for cancer, heart attack and strokes.
HRT Boosts Muscle According To Study Of 12 Women
Although 12 is a good number for a jury, it’s not enough to convince that a research finding has widespread applications.
Too Many Women Being Prescribed High Dose HRT
Despite numerous reports over the last few years, it seems not all doctors have got the message.
HRT – Don’t Believe What You Read
The Shocking Truth About How Pharmaceutical Companies Hired Ghostwriters to Distort Results