HRT is a treatment designed to relieve the tricky symptoms of menopause. Its primary function is to replace or top up hormones that are at lower levels. “The most important hormone is oestrogen,” said Dr Newson.
Speaking on ITV’s This Morning, the doctor continued: “We now have a body identical oestrogen, it’s the same oestrogen we produce when we’re younger.
“It’s very safe, obviously, it’s safe because it’s our own hormone.
“We also know that oestrogen on its own is associated with a lower risk of breast cancer and about 40 percent lower risk of dying from breast cancer.”
However, there’s conflicting evidence when it comes to the HRT form.
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Cancer Research UK reports that hormone replacement therapy has been found to increase the risk of breast, ovarian and womb cancer.
However, the research portal also notes that this increased risk is “small”. That’s why in some cases the benefits of taking the hormone treatment could outweigh the risks.
Dr Newson also noted that the oestrogen used nowadays is “much safer” compared to the synthetic version used in the past.
Oestrogen isn’t the only hormone you might need. The doctor said: “Women that have a womb still need to have progesterone.
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