Menopausal hormone therapy once seemed the answer for many of the conditions women face as they age. It was thought that hormone therapy could ward off heart disease, osteoporosis, and cancer, while women's quality of life.
But beginning in July 2002, findings emerged from clinical trials that showed this was not so. In fact, long term use of hormone therapy poses serious risk may increase the risk heart attack and stroke. This fact sheet discusses those findings and gives an overview of such topics as menopause, hormone therapy, and alternative treatments for the symptoms of menopause and the various health risks that come in its wake. It also provides a list of sources you can contact for more information.,