Saed News: According to researchers, hormone therapy is considered safe and effective in reducing menopausal symptoms in women under 60, although previous studies had linked it to a higher risk of conditions such as heart disease and cancer.
According to SAEDNEWS, citing Hamshahri, this treatment is not suitable for all women, and before starting it, you must consult a doctor so that the best decision can be made based on your physical condition. Researchers believe that the benefits of hormone therapy in reducing menopausal symptoms in women under 60 outweigh its risks. Awareness of this may allow more women to benefit from this treatment.
In the 1990s, researchers found that “Prempro,” a combination of estrogen and progestin, carries a high risk of breast cancer, stroke, cardiovascular disease, and pulmonary embolism. As a result, many women and medical professionals became cautious and skeptical about hormone therapy. This research was conducted on women over 60 and overlooked more positive results in younger women.
Lisa Burnett, PhD in naturopathic medicine and menopause specialist, said: “The results of this study were a major disservice to a huge population of women.”
Garnet L. Anderson, senior vice president and director of public health sciences at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and lead researcher of the study, said: “There is no doubt that hormone therapy is effective in reducing menopausal symptoms. The risk of these diseases increases with age, so side effects are more prominent in older ages.”
It is unclear whether the benefits or risks of hormone therapy apply to women who experience early menopause due to conditions such as surgery or chemotherapy.
Melynn Chuang, MD, clinical associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU Langone Medical Center, said: “I am glad that research has been updated to show that hormones are safe for menopausal women under 60.”
Future steps in this type of research may include further investigation of the benefits and risks of hormone therapy, exploring alternative treatments, and studying its long-term effects on different populations, possibly based on race.
Other experts still have concerns and questions about hormone replacement therapy, especially regarding its safety and effectiveness in treating menopausal symptoms and preventing disease.
According to Health, if you are curious about or interested in hormone therapy, consider consulting a gynecologist who specializes in menopause care.
Burnett said: “Not all physicians are up to date with the latest research-based recommendations for menopause treatment, so women should consult a doctor with proper expertise in this area. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to menopause treatment. During the visit, the doctor can assess your risk factors and symptoms and determine the appropriate approach for the patient.”
