Exercise and diet play a significant role in protecting against osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases. Regular weight bearing exercise helps to reduce bone loss and improve fitness. It also pays to avoid caffeine and smoking, which interfere with calcium absorption. If osteoporosis is a primary concern, physicians can prescribe one of several new drugs on the market that treat low bone density without estrogen. In the end, the choice to use hormone replacement therapy is a personal decision.
Some women take it only until the uncomfortable menopausal symptoms they are experiencing pass.
For women seeking protection against osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease, therapy may continue indefinitely. It's an individual decision and you make that decision based on your individual risk profile. Understanding the potential risks and benefits is a large step toward making an informed choice. Copyright Ellora Microsystems 1999, Contact Us All Standard Disclaimers Apply. Designed and Maintained by Ellora Microsystems, Mumbai.