By replenishing your hormone supply, HRT reduces your menopausal symptoms. It can also shield your body from illnesses like osteoporosis..
HRT is when you take estrogen and, if have a uterus another hormone known as progestin (progesterone). Estrogen can be found in patches on the skin or pills, or gels. When you're given progesterone it can be paired with estrogen via patches or pills however it's more likely to be administered separately to avoid bleeding that is not expected to stop.
How can hormones help?
Progesterone and estrogen play crucial roles within your body. Progesterone helps in the process of assisting with the development of pregnancy and also to maintain improving the condition of the uterus. In addition to its reproductive functions estrogen also protects your bones, decreases cholesterol, nourishes your brain via glucose metabolism, and keeps the lining the vagina clean.
We frequently think of estrogen as an aspect of menstrual cycles and reproduction, however the estrogen receptors are found in the brain of women, their bones, the heart and blood vessels which means its loss affects many organs," says Dr. Chan. "That's why during menopausal times women experience things like mental decline, mood swings and a greater risk of osteoporosis.