Hormone Therapy: Benefits, Risks & Myths

Hormone therapy may help relieve symptoms associated with menopause and perimenopause.

Potential benefits

Hormone therapy may improve:

• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Sleep
• Vaginal dryness
• Bone health
• Quality of life
• Risks and considerations

Hormone therapy is not appropriate for everyone. Risks vary depending on:

• Age
• Medical history
• Type of hormone therapy
• Timing of treatment
• A personalized discussion can help determine whether hormone therapy is appropriate and safe.

Common myths

Many concerns about hormone therapy are based on outdated or incomplete information. Modern treatment approaches are individualized and often use the lowest effective dose for symptom relief.