I thought we had heard the worst about synthetic hormone replacement, but it would appear not. Whether a women is using estrogen alone, or estrogen and progestin, the results are in and they are not pretty.
Bottom line ,whether you started young or after menopause, whether you have taken it for a long time or a short time, the risk of stroke increases by about 39%. If you are on high doses, the increased risk is 62%
"The advice to women is, if you are on HRT, you should be on the lowest dose that will control your symptoms," Liu said. "In addition, you should be monitored and evaluated, and if you are going to continue on it; you need to understand what the risks are."
We need to make everyone aware that there is another option, without the grief, and that is a NATURAL approach to hormonal imbalances.
The Vitamin Lady writes about Menopause - first class passage.
