What you need to know about-The Basics of Hormone Replacement Therapy in (HRT)
What is HRT?
Hormone replacement therapy is a common treatment used by many women to relieve symptoms of menopause.
How does HRT work?
Hormone replacement therapy works by increasing the levels of certain hormones as they become lower during menopause. Hormone levels can be increased and balanced out. There are a few methods in which you can increase your hormone levels, such as the form of pills, creams, patches, vaginal rings and suppositories.
What are the benefits?
Hormone replacement therapy can assist with the in the relief of the following symptoms of menopause:
- hot flashes
- mood swings
- night sweats
- vaginal dryness
- bone density loss (osteoporosis)
- lowered sex drive
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms talk to your doctor about which method whether it be pills, creams or any of the other forms of medications that would best help you.
Who should be using hormone replacement therapy?
Most women who are experiencing symptoms of and are diagnosed with menopause can typically benefit from HRT.
When should you NOT use HRT as treatment?
It is not recommended to use hormone replacement therapy to treat menopause if you:
- have a history of breast or ovarian cancer
- have a history of blood clots
- have any type of liver disease(s)
- have high blood pressure
- are pregnant – talk to your GP about this for further details and clarity on this as it is sensitive information
If you have do any of these reasons to not use HRT, talk to your doctor for other alternatives to HRT that may be recommended instead.
What medications are used in HRT?
Here are a list of medications your GP could prescribe you based on your diagnosis and treatment plan:
- Climara patch
- Divigel gel
- Estrace pill or vaginal cream
- Estring vaginal ring
- Estrogel gel
- Premarin pill or vaginal cream
- Vagifem vaginal tablet
- Vivelle-Dot patch
- Prometrium pill
- Provera pill
If you would like more details on the medications listed above and up to date drug risk info, please visit: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/
Purchasing HRT medication
Once you've talked to your doctor and have established a therapy plan and require medication at a more affordable rate, please take a look at our products and pricing list online for listings on any of the medications listed above that are available as well on our website: https://canadarxconnection.com/usp.php
