Benefits and Risks of HRT
Known Benefits
Possible Benefits
Potential Risks
- Effective treatment for menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness
- Reduction of risk for bone loss and hip fractures, especially if HRT is begun at onset of menopausal symptoms.
- Reduction of risk for of colon cancer
- Reduction of risk for gum disease and tooth loss
- Reduction of risk for cataracts
Possible Benefits
- Reduction of risk for Alzheimerís disease, dementia and mood swings
Potential Risks
- Breast cancer
- Heart disease
- Stroke and blood clots
