Question 1

can there be any other options other than taking hormone replacement therapy drugs?

Accepted Answer

Other options: The root of the black cohosh plant is an herb which may be beneficial for hot flashes, but which should be avoided if there is liver illness. It is suggested that the lignans in flaxseed and flaxseed oil may help night sweats/ to obtain the most benefit from flaxseed oil, it should be cold grinded. The plant Estrogens in red clover may be helpful with mild menopausal symptoms but may be >>.

Question 2

does anyone have to be on hormone replacement therapy because of unbearable symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hormone replacement therapy is used for things like unbearable symptoms.  I assume we are talking about menopausal symptoms, but estrogen replacement can help with vaginal irritation, fatigue, hot flashes, etc.  Talk to your doctor about it.

Question 3

is hormone replacement therapy safe?

Accepted Answer

Can be, depends: Hormones are powerful things! they should be prescribed by licensed practioners acting within their scope of practice! they can be helpful for hot flashes, painful sex, night sweats, and bone health. Risks: blood clots, stroke, heart attacks. This is a personal decision between you and your doctor with a specific plan for results and followup. Fda approved=bioidentical!

Question 4

options for hormone replacement therapy?

Accepted Answer

Question is vague: Hormone replacement therapy is treatment for an inadequate level of a hormone (that's why it's called replacement). There are a large number of hormones in the human body that labs can test for, some of which have medicinal replacements to treat deficiencies. Specific hormone tests are done if a doctor suspects a problem with a particular hormone level.

Question 5

what is hormone replacement therapy used for?

Accepted Answer

Hormone replacement: Hormone replacement therapy means furnishing the body with hormones that is absent or low in quantity. Perfect example is taking thyroid hormone when you are hypothyroid (absent or low thyroid hormone levels).

Question 6

how risky can hormone replacement therapy be?

Accepted Answer

This just in...: As of this week (july 9) 15 leading american health organizations: the north american menopause society (nams), the american society for reproductive medicine (asrm),  the endocrine society, and 12 other leading women's health groups issued a public statement that hormone therapy is still an acceptably safe treatment for menopausal symptoms.

Question 7

hormone replacement therapy can be taken as a pill?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Depending on the hormone you need replacing, there may be a pill for it.

Question 8

is biochemical hormone replacement therapy effective?

Accepted Answer

Controversial: The are no good studies that show the benefit of bio-identical hormones. Hence it is not offered by all physicians.

Question 9

can you tell me about hormone replacement therapy for men?

Accepted Answer

Several options: Hormone replacement for men may involve multiple hormones.  These include thyroid, adrenal hormones, and sex hormones like testosterone.  I presume you are referring to testosterone.  The first step in hormone replacement is determining a need.  Does the patient have signs and symptoms of low testosterone?  From there, your doctor will review all of the replacement options of which there are many.

Question 10

can hormone replacement therapy make you gain weight or not?

Accepted Answer

Hormone replacement: Hormone replacement therapy means furnishing the body with hormones that are absent or low in quantity. Perfect example is taking thyroid hormone when you are hypothyroid (absent or low thyroid hormone levels). This may cause you to lose weight. Taking more steroids than is required might make you gain weight.

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