Absolutely. If you go through the menopause before you reach 40 – either spontaneously or as a result of medical or surgical treatment – it’s important to talk to your healthcare professional about HRT. Experiencing the menopause before reaching this age has significant health risks of its own, such as:
Cardiovascular disease
Osteoporosis
Loss of cognitive function
HRT can significantly decrease these risks, and it’s important to take it until you are 51, the average age for reaching the menopause in the UK.
In case you’re concerned that it will mean you’ve been on HRT for years, it’s worth remembering that all you are doing is replacing the oestrogen your body would produce naturally at that age.