A 48-year-old member asked:
why should perimenopausal women not take menopausal hormone therapy?
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Dr. Gerard Honore answered
28 years experience Fertility Medicine
Shouldn't?: In general there's no over-ruling reason they shouldn't take it, but ask instead what's the reason for them to take it? Often there may be other more suitable forms of treatment. Ther are of course specific reasons why an individual women might be cautioned against hrt.
Answered on Oct 3, 2016
Dr. Cynthia Frazier answered
38 years experience Gynecology
Perimenopause: is the months before the cessation of menses. Many women have adequate estrogen during these months. Most women do not ovulate or ovulate sporadically during this transition so they do not produce progesterone. A blood test can determine your need.
Answered on May 13, 2015
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Dr. Valentin Drezaliu answered
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HRT: Hormone replacement therapy. If there are no contraindications.
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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered
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Irregular periods are one of the most common problems Obgyns treat.: If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections & hormonal changes can ... Read More
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Yes: If someone is going through a miserable menopause, suffering from intolerable hot flashes & night sweats, emotionality, depression, cloudy thinking, e ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Janet Greenhut answered
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No: Most women don't take hormones. It's fine not to treat the symptoms of menopause. Hot flashes will eventually go away. Some symptoms, like vaginal dry ... Read More
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