Menopause Traditional Treatment

Menopause Treatments

Since menopause is a natural condition, it does not need to be treated. But many women choose to treat some of the uncomfortable symptoms associated with menopause.

Treating menopause can be multifaceted approach that contains element of both Western and Complementary Medicines. The most common conventional treatment approach is Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), which seeks to reestablish the balance of estrogen and progesterone into the body through the use of synthetic hormones. In addition to treating some of the symptoms of menopause, HRT may also prevent bone loss and reduce risk of colon cancer. Conversely, HRT raises a women’s risk for endometrial cancer and heart disease so deciding whether to use HRT is a personal decision that must be made between the woman, her medical history and her medical practitioner.