Who Should Avoid Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Most women who experience symptoms of menopause can take hormone replacement therapy to relieve the symptoms. However, this treatment may be not suitable for certain individuals who:
– Have a history of womb cancer, ovarian cancer, breast cancer, liver problems, or estrogen-sensitive breast.
– Currently have changes in the brain on their MRI scan results.
– Have untreated hypertension or high blood pressure. This condition should be controlled before the start of hormone replacement therapy.
– Have history of stroke or blood clots.
– Have a higher risk of heart disease.
– Be pregnant. If you are pregnant and still want to take hormone replacement therapy, some conditions should be met.
In these cases, it is better to seek alternatives to hormone replacement therapy to ensure safety and reduce the risks of complications. [7]
