Recent Study Shows Hormone Replacement Therapy Can Increase Quality of Life
Posted on | September 5, 2008 | No Comments
A recent international Wisdom study followed the lifestyles of 5,692 women between the ages of 50 and 69 living in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The study showed that hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, may significantly improve the quality of life for women.
The report found that three out of four women that had night sweats or hot flushes experienced relief after twelve months of hormone replacement therapy, according to the International Menopause Society. The group also experienced improved sexual activity, sleep and joint pain was considerably reduced for post menopausal women.
The health study indicates that hormone replacement therapy can aid both pre and post menopausal women in their quest to improve quality of life in their later years. President of the International Menopause Society, Dr. David Sturdee of Solihull, UK noted that, “This is a significant study, which supports our views on HRT. It shows that HRT can offer real benefits to most women experiencing menopausal symptoms. Our advice remains the same; each woman is an individual, and she needs to discuss what’s right for her with her doctor, in the light of her medical history. This study reinforces the benefits of appropriate use.”
Hormone replacement therapy is not a one sized fit all remedy, but must be tailored to suit a specific woman’s needs. Contact your local physician or MD to discuss if hormone replacement therapy can help improve your quality of life.
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