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Is taking hormones advisable during menopause? if yes, what are the side effects?
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Hormone therapy: This is a complex question that is best discussed with a healthcare provider who knows the specifics of your health history. The benefits of hormone therapy are control of symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. The risks are irregular bleeding, blood clots in the legs/lung, risk of heart attack and stroke and, in some cases, increased risk of breast cancer.
Answered 10/3/2016
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