Just what are the benefits of hormone replacement therapy?

I was taking hrt but decided to stop because of the possible side effects, which include breast cancer and ovarian cancer. I don't really notice a difference since I have been off and was wondering just what are the benefits.

Just what are the benefits of hormone replacement therapy?
HRT is supposed to keep you having the benefits of the hormones (estradiol and progesterone) that your ovaries are not producing anymore after menopause. Those benefits include preventing bone loss, and protection against atherosclerosis, which can lead to cardiovascular problems. It can also alleviate some of the less damaging side-effects of menopause, ie hot flashes, vaginal dryness, bad skin condition, ect.





It is true however that it can promote breast and ovarian cancers because in most cases, these cancers grow in presence of estrogens and progestagens.





If your family has a history of BC or OC, it is a very good decision to stop taking hrt.





However, some alternative, still experimental hrt's are being developped which use a medication called a SERM (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator) combined to the hormone DHEA, rather than estrogen %26amp; progestagen. The SERM (a type of medication that is also used against breast cancer) has a good effect on bone %26amp; artheries while having the reverse effect on breast and uterus.
Reply:I have heard it is the 'new thing' in cancer theraphy. I skimed through a newspaper, that claimed it doesnt have the agony of chemo theraphy. Its a bitlate for my mum though =[ Sorry. You probably dont want to hear about that %26gt; . %26lt;





Good luck with your treatment !