Alternatives to Hormone Replacement Therapy - Summary

Unfortunately, the medical profession has not found viable replacements for hormone replacement therapy when it comes to treating menopausal hot flashes. For women with normal risks for cardiovascular disease, blood clots and breast cancer, a combination of estrogen and progesteron should be considered, possibly in low doses. Women whould discuss this with their physician, and become aware of the actual risks.

See our tutorials on these topics - Risk Tutorial for a better understanding of risks, and our HRT Study summary for information on the absolute risks of HRT.