Menopause and the risks and benefits of hormone therapy
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Discussing the risks and benefits of hormone therapy with a doctor is vitally important because well-designed clinical trials of hormone therapy in HIV-negative women have found some unfavourable effects. For instance, data from large randomized clinical trials have found that supplemental estrogen can help relieve some symptoms of menopause. However, some doctors suggest that antidepressants, vitamin E or eating a diet rich in soy-based products may also provide some relief from these symptoms without the risks associated with the use of estrogen therapy.
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Menopause and the risks and benefits of hormone therapy
Discussing the risks and benefits of hormone therapy with a doctor is vitally important because well-designed clinical trials of hormone therapy in HIV-negative women have found some unfavourable effects. For instance, data from large randomized clinical trials have found that supplemental estrogen can help relieve some symptoms of menopause. However, some doctors suggest that antidepressants, ...
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