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Lesson 11Graded Discussion Forum

Lesson 11Graded Discussion Forum

Q Some women choose to use Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) during perimenopause and menopause. HRT has many benefits and risks. Discuss those benefits and risks, and any other concerns that surfaced during the clinical trials. And don't forget that you also have to post a response to another student in order to get all 5 points.

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Hormone replacement therapy involves the administration of the hormones such as estrogen and progesterone from an external source in the form of pills (Provera, and Premarin), patches (Combipatch), injections, vaginal creams/sprays, and vaginal rings. These are the synthetic form of the hormones and given only in conditions when the female body stops producing estrogen and progesterone hormones due to menopause since the decreased production of these hormones causes vaginal discomfort, bone loss, libido, hot flashes, mood swings, and low energy. These hormones also reduce the risk of cataracts,