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  Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy Download

Usually between 48 and 55 years of age, the function of ovary reduces. The oestrogen level decreases and the period stops. Some women would have discomforts e.g. hot flushes, night sweats, palpitations and dizziness. Hormonal therapy is a way to lessen the above conditions.
Who should use? Early menopause (before 40 years of age) Irritable perimenopausal symptoms Family history of osteoporosis Conditions not suitable for HRT Allergy to HRT Undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding History of thromboembolic disorders Existing hepatitis Breast or uterine cancers
 
 
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