Dawn, go ahead please. Thus, a higher number. Yes, you can try HRT or ERT to replace estrogen. So that might be considered short term. However, I know of women who have experienced hot flashes, etc. for 25 or 30 years and others who have had none.
Few rules apply.
Cesca, go ahead with your question. Some say that because HRT rids us of vaginal thinning and drying and thus painful intercourse that it helps. Sure it does, but it is testosterone that is the hormone that creates desire. They are many and can be serious. Let's start with the simple ones such as hirsuitism, acne, and aggressiveness all of which can be corrected by dose.