Hormone Replacement Therapy in Menopause
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The menopause is understood like a menstruation cease, because of sudden fall in hormone production. Generally, the symptoms at this stage are heat waves, lack of vaginal lubrication, loss of skin elasticity, hormonal changes, intensification of bone decalcification and reduction of libido. In order to alleviate these symptoms there are Hormone Replacement Therapies (HRT) that use synthetic drugs as estrogen and progesterone and/ or phytoestrogens as isoflavones. However, must be analyzed each person and the purpose of treatment. The prescription medications should be made based on the risks and benefits for the patient, aiming to improve the quality of life and relief of discomforts caused by hormonal lack.
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