Perimenopause Hormone Therapy: Is HRT Right for You?
Hormone therapy (HRT) is the most effective treatment for perimenopause symptoms like hot flashes, sleep disruption, and mood changes. For healthy women under 60, benefits usually outweigh risks. The decision is personal and should consider your symptoms, health history, and preferences.
Is HRT right for you?
HRT is not for everyone, but it helps many women significantly.
- Most effective for hot flashes, night sweats, and sleep.
- Also helps mood, vaginal dryness, and joint pain.
- Risks are low for healthy women starting before age 60.
- Discuss your personal risk factors with a doctor experienced in menopause care.
Know what your body needs, every day
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Know what your body needs, every day
PhaseBloom turns your cycle into a day-by-day plan for how to eat, move, rest, and care for your skin, so you stop guessing and start working with your hormones.
Frequently asked questions
Is hormone therapy safe in perimenopause?
For healthy women starting before age 60 or within 10 years of menopause, benefits typically outweigh risks. Your personal health history determines whether HRT is appropriate for you.
What symptoms does HRT help?
HRT is highly effective for hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruption, mood, vaginal dryness, and joint pain. It also protects bone density.