The National Cancer Institute analysis looked at women who were given commercially available synthetic hormones, beginning in 1973. No products or dosages were identified, leaving women and their physicians wondering if this information affects them and if so, how. With nearly 30 years of knowledge, experience, and data, we now know that hormone replacement therapy the dosages, form, and type of hormones used, must be tailored individually for each woman. Synthetic hormones, such as those used by the women in the study published this week, are not identical to the hormones your body produces naturally.
Women are far likelier to die of cardiovascular disease than breast cancer.
Numerous studies document that HRT reduces the risk of heart disease in women. More studies need to be done on these medications, as no long-term data on their effects is available. Finally, as women, we are individuals, not statistics. As always, we at Women's Health America are here to help you and your provider examine all your options for managing menopausal symptoms, preventing aging, and ensuring long-term health and wellness. To your health, Marla Ahlgrimm, R.Ph.