Estrogen &Progesterone for Menopause

Hormone therapy can help to ease some of the symptoms of menopause, including mood swings and hot flashes. Hormone therapy can have its risks, so your doctor will help you weigh the benefits and the risks before beginning. Estrogen and progesterone are the hormones used in this type of therapy.

1. 子宮内膜がん

   • まだ子宮を持っている閉経を経験している女性（言い換えれば、子宮摘出術を受けていない）とホルモン療法を服用している女性は、エストロゲンとプロゲステロンを必要とします。 a woman without a uterus can have estrogen alone. Progesterone can help prevent endometrial cancer, or cancer of the uterine lining.

   タイミング

   • Hormone therapy must be started toward the beginning of menopause to be effective and safe. It should not be taken for a period of more than five years.

   Medication Options

   • Some women may take estrogen and progesterone orally, as a pill. An option with lower risk of complication is to use a vaginal cream instead of an oral medication.

   副作用

   • Hormone therapy brings risks for other diseases such as heart disease, stroke and cancer. Regular blood tests and pap smears can detect problems early should they arise.

   利点

   • Hormone therapy using estrogen and progesterone can bring relief of many menopausal symptoms. These include hot flahses, night sweats, vaginal dryness, anxiety and difficulty sleeping.