Seems like many of my friends are battling hot flashes – and a recent report indicates they also may be fighting off low bone density. According to “What Your Hot Flashes May Be Telling You” in the October 2009 issue of More magazine, a new study by University of California-Los Angeles researchers suggests that women who have hot flashes may be more likely to experience lower bone density. The researchers theorize that stress hormones may be a factor in both hot flashes and bone...
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Using Hormone Therapy If your hot flashes seem almost unbearable, then it may be worth it to discuss the pros and cons of hormone therapy (HT) with your doctor. Estrogen and progestin are taken in pill form to boost their diminshing presence in...
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