Huge claims have been made for HRT - but the treatment is not devoid of risk. This book explains the pros and cons of HRT. Its findings are based not on opinion or hearsay but on the evidence of years of clinical trials and studies, and in its previous editions it has already helped many thousands of women come to an informed decision. For many, HRT is life transforming, helping to maintain skin elasticity and bone density and to facilitate an active sex life. It suppresses the level of fats in the blood and can greatly benefit women at high risk of coronary heart disease. However, as there are many different forms of HRT the treatment needs to be tailored to the individual. Along with advice on nutrition, exercise and stress management, and on how to cope with the menopause without recourse to HRT, the book describes the latest HRT treatments available, including period-free preparations, and looks at the role of complementary therapies in the reduction of symptoms.
