Changes occur in women's bodies after 40.
Many changes occur in the lives of women after the age of 40. The levels of estrogen and progesterone in the body start decreasing. Due to this, women face many health problems like weight gain, memory loss, vaginal dryness, vaginal infection, lack of desire to have physical relations, hair fall, insomnia, hot flashes, mood swings, unwanted hair growth. It starts.
When the condition goes out of control, doctors recommend hormone replacement therapy. When the body reduces the production of natural hormones, their deficiency is compensated through HRT. Along with the advantages of HRT, there are also disadvantages.
Why HRT to please husband?
Some women want to take HRT only so that they can satisfy their husband's sexual demands at all costs. They ignore their physical problems and consider it more important to please their husbands. In such a situation, it is important to first investigate and find out whether you really need HRT. You cannot take hormone replacement therapy on your own will or on your own terms.
HRT cannot be given to women who are at risk for breast cancer, stroke, or heart disease. HRT should be given only under proper guidance so that the woman can get its full benefits.
If a woman's life is being adversely affected without physical relations, then there is no harm in giving her HRT. But while doing this, it is important to keep in mind the quantity of HRT given.
Benefits of HRT for women
After menopause, the problems of many women become unbearable. In such a situation, their problems can be reduced by giving them hormone replacement therapy. There are many benefits of HRT. The hormones given in it help in facing the phase of menopause easily. This gives relief to the woman from problems like mood swings, hot flashes, insomnia, inability to live a normal life.
Hormone replacement therapy should be given under proper guidance, otherwise it can do more harm than good. Depending on a woman's medical profile, she may need HRT or this therapy may pose a risk to her. Only after doing all the tests like bone density, mammogram, pepsmear, cholesterol, sugar etc., it is decided whether the woman should be given hormone replacement therapy or not.
Harm caused to women by HRT
It is not necessary that every woman benefits from HRT. It can also have many disadvantages. In some women, it may increase the chances of acne, voice changes, unwanted facial hair, breast cancer, heart disease.
HRT is given for its benefits, but it can be beneficial only if it has no adverse effect on the woman. HRT cannot be given to women who have a history of breast cancer. HRT cannot be given to women who have suffered from stroke or heart disease. HRT cannot be given to a woman even if she is suffering from varicose veins.
Ways to avoid hormone replacement therapy
Menopause problems can be reduced to a great extent by making changes in diet and lifestyle. With this you will not need HRT.
The problems of menopause and taking HRT can be avoided by following a healthy diet, daily yoga and exercise, staying away from cigarettes and alcohol, and keeping yourself active and busy.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for further details.
