Women Should Still Be Concerned About Hormone Replacement Therapy

McMaster University researchers have found consistent evidence that use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is associated with breast cancer globally. This study comes at a time when more women are again asking for this medication to control hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. The rising trend is at odds with a U.S…

Women Should Still Be Concerned About Hormone Replacement Therapy, Say McMaster Researchers

McMaster University researchers have found consistent evidence that use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is associated with breast cancer globally. This study comes at a time when more women are again asking for this medication to control hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. The rising trend is at odds with a U.S…

Global Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Market to Reach US$3.04 Billion by 2017, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) markets. The global market for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is forecast to reach US$3.04 billion by the year 2017. The global market for HRT for treating menopausal symptoms represents tremendous growth potential given the lack of safer alternatives, and the huge existing and anticipated demand owing to the number of women transitioning through menopause. Although the employment of HRT for menopausal symptom relief is facing pressure, the lack of available alternatives is expected to protect its usage for a long time.

(PRWeb October 06, 2011)

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HRT Therapy Appears To Increase Risk Of Hospitalization From Severe Asthma Attacks

Women taking postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may have an increased risk of severe asthma attacks requiring hospitalisation, scientists warn. A new study, which was presented at the European Respiratory Society’s Annual Congress in Amsterdam, adds to the debate over the health effects of the drug which helps women through the menopause…

Soy menopause supplements: Better than synthetic drugs?

For women entering menopause, there are different types of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) available to them that help control their symptoms. However, following earlier reports that prolonged use of HRT may carry a very small increased risk of other serious conditions, such as breast cancer and stroke, some women do not want to go on HRT and are looking for alternatives.

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