Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Additional medications may be recommended for some women with severe symptoms from menopause, or women who are at very high risk for osteoporosis or heart disease. One of these supplemental drugs might be androgen, a male hormone given with estrogen to relieve severe hot flashes.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

In addition to taking HRT, there are other things that can help women adjust to the changes in life during menopause. Eating healthy foods and getting regular exercise will also help to decrease bone loss and maintain healthy heart muscle.

CALLING YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER

It is important to have regular checkups with your health care provider when taking HRT. If you have continual vaginal bleeding during HRT, or for any other unusual symptoms, call your health care provider.

Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5   previous | next

Email this page  Printer friendly  Bookmark this page