What's Involved In Menopause Treatment
The role of hormones in our bodies is extremely important, and it is vital that we understand their roles in our bodies and the impact their fluctuations can have within our bodies, especially when it involves the menopause and any menopause treatment which may be diagnosed. The majority of doctors will prescribe hormone replacement therapy - HRT - and it is necessary to understand the role of hormones in our bodies. There are three hormones which play leading roles in your reproductive cycle - oestrogen, progesterone and androgens.
All three of these hormones can be used in hormone replacement therapy, and will therefore continue to play a role in your health from puberty through to your mature years. Hormones have become such an important and widely used tool for controlling menopausal symptoms, including hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, loss of vaginal lubrication and later, bone loss and deteriorating vision. They are therefore the subject of constant, and ongoing medical research.
As a menopause treatment HRT has been used for many years and is backed up with ongoing menopause support during the duration of the medication. This can be for a long period of time and menopause support can differ in length and quantity, depending on the requirements of the individual patient. As one of the main menopause treatments, hormone replacement therapy is centered on the sex hormones, specifically oestrogen, which is a growth hormone that stimulates the development of adult sex organs during puberty. During puberty, oestrogen promotes the development of a woman’s breasts and hips with what we think of as natural fat deposits and the resulting contours.
During menopause treatment and any menopause support system, your doctor will be best placed to decide which type of treatment is for you. If you are considering HRT be sure that you are aware of all the implications of taking this form of menopause treatment are. Your doctor will be aware of all your family’s health backgrounds as this can vital in determining what type of hormone replacement therapy is right for you. As you go through the menopause your body’s hormonal changes will adjust to gradually declining hormone levels.
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