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1. bcmj.org › articles › hrt-older-women-it-ever-too-lateHRT in older women: Is it ever too late? | British Columbia ...

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   While there are many inevitable health consequences of menopause and aging, the initiation of systemic or local HRT may be both appropriate and acceptable in some older women in order to improve the quality, if not the quantity, of life. Primary. Hot flushes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, nausea, dizziness, palpitations, anxiety attacks.

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3. www.timescolonist.com › life › your-good-health-inYour Good Health: In 70s, estrogen treatment often has more ...

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   Feb 25, 2022 · But this harm was not seen in women under 60. Breast cancer was increased in women taking both estrogens and a progestin called medroxyprogesterone. This increase in breast cancer was not seen in ...

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4. www.nhs.uk › medicines › hormone-replacement-therapySide effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) - NHS

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   Like any medicine, the hormones used in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can cause side effects. But it's common to have no side effects or only mild ones. Any side effects usually improve over time, so it's a good idea to carry on with your treatment for at least 3 months if possible. Side effects of HRT can be similar to menopause symptoms ...

5. www.nhs.uk › medicines › hormone-replacement-therapyCommon questions about vaginal oestrogen - NHS

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   Vaginal oestrogen is a type of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). HRT works by replacing the hormones that fall during and after the menopause, which helps to improve menopause symptoms. Vaginal oestrogen medicines contain a type of oestrogen called estradiol or estriol that comes from plants. As you go through the menopause your levels of ...

6. www.nhs.uk › medicines › hormone-replacement-therapyAbout vaginal oestrogen - NHS

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   About vaginal oestrogen. Vaginal oestrogen is a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medicine that contains the hormone oestrogen. It's used to treat the vaginal dryness and irritation that can happen during the menopause. Menopause is when your periods stop due to lower hormone levels. It usually affects women between the ages of 45 and 55, but ...

7. www.mayoclinic.org › hormone-therapy › ART-20046372Hormone therapy: Is it right for you? - Mayo Clinic

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   Dec 6, 2022 · Women who begin hormone therapy at age 60 or older or more than 10 years from the onset of menopause are at greater risk of the above conditions. But if hormone therapy is started before the age of 60 or within 10 years of menopause, the benefits appear to outweigh the risks. Type of hormone therapy.

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   Are there any side effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?

   • Like any medicine, the hormones used in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can cause side effects. But it's common to have no side effects or only mild ones. Any side effects usually improve over time, so it's a good idea to carry on with your treatment for at least 3 months if possible.

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   What are the risks of taking medroxyprogesterone after menopause?

   • Some other risks are more complicated. Starting estrogen in women over 60, or more than 10 years after menopause, led to an increase in heart disease. But this harm was not seen in women under 60. Breast cancer was increased in women taking both estrogens and a progestin called medroxyprogesterone.

   Your Good Health: In 70s, estrogen treatment often has more risks than

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   Does HRT cause side effects?

   • Side effects of HRT can be similar to menopause symptoms, so it might not be your HRT that's causing it. There are different types of HRT and it can take time to find the right dose and type that works for you. To help with side effects, a GP might suggest changing your dose, the type of HRT you take or how you take it.

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   How does HRT work?

   • HRT works by replacing the hormones that fall during and after the Vaginal oestrogen medicines contain a type of oestrogen called estradiol or estriol that comes from plants. As you go through the menopause your levels of oestrogen fall, causing symptoms such as vaginal dryness or irritation, as well as other menopause symptoms.

   Common questions about vaginal oestrogen - NHS

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   When should I switch from cyclical HRT to continuous HRT?

   • This is normally advised for women who have menopausal symptoms but are still having periods. You may switch to a continuous combined HRT (see below) if you have been taking cyclical combined HRT for at least one year; or it has been at least one year since your last menstrual period.

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   How long does HRT last?

   • In order to accrue significant skeletal benefits from HRT, therapy must be administered for at least 5 to 10 years. 5] However, long-term adherence to HRT is relatively low, and bone loss resumes after discontinuation of HRT.

   HRT in older women: Is it ever too late?

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   • 50 women taking continuous combined HRT • 70 women taking combined monthly cyclical HRT • 200 women taking oestrogen-only HRT It is important to balance the risks of breast cancer related to HRT use with risks associated with choices we make about our lifestyle. For example, the risk is increased as follows (per 1000 women over 6 years):