Risks and Benefits
The following topics concerning menopause risks and benefits may be found in the AMS Information Sheets.
Risks and Benefits of MHT/HRT
Women making decisions about treatment during menopause - or any other medical decisions - are going to be presented with information about risk, for instance the risk of taking hormone therapy (HT). How does a woman know if increased risk is relevant to her? It helps to have a good grasp of the way the terminology is used by doctors and researchers.
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Is Menopausal Hormone Therapy (HRT) safe?
Venous Thrombosis/Thromboembolism Risk and Menopausal Treatments
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) containing oestrogens in tablet form and also selective oestrogen receptor modulators (See AMS Information Sheet - The Role of SERMS after Menopause) increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) (1-6) and pulmonary embolus (PE).
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Content updated September 2018