For many years the medical community embraced the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women experiencing the effects of menopause. This condition occurs mainly in women ages 40 to 60 when their production of estrogen and progesterone decreases. However, the results of a Womens Health Initiative (WHI) clinical trial revealed staggering results regarding the widespread use of HRT.
After evaluating 10,000 women for one year, the WHI trial showed that the risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke and blood clots increased for those who were prescribed synthetic hormones.
There are several safe and natural alternatives to help ease the symptoms of menopause. To help alleviate hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and joint pain, you should try to:
- Consume a diet rich in fruits and vegetables
- Use compounded natural hormone creams
- Increase your intake of calcium and vitamin D
- Exercise at least 30 minutes a day, three times a week
- Decrease your alcohol intake
By taking steps now to balance your hormones with effective solutions instead of risky and synthetic HRT, you can avoid the dangerous side effects that could wreck your health for years to come.