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Hormone Replacement Therapy

The risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy can leave many who use these medications feeling confused or worried. If you are taking or are considering taking HRT, what should you do? Read on for more information about HRT, including the risks, benefits and what the data shows for Canadians.

Frequently asked questions on HRT risks

You may have heard from others before that HRT therapy can increase your risks for various health problems like cancer or stroke. Many studies are being done to see which of these concerns are valid, and if so, to what degree. Here are a few frequently asked questions about HRT and what we know so far.

Alternatives to HRT

Even when advised not to panic about the study results, many women are considering other options to manage their menopausal symptoms and reduce their risk of osteoporosis, heart disease and breast cancer. What are your alternatives?

Managing symptoms of menopause

HRT is not the only way to deal with menopause symptoms – you can also manage them through lifestyle changes and other medications.

What is HRT, and what are the stats?

HRT has both risks and benefits. Find out what the recent study results mean for Canadian women.