What are the benefits of starting HRT early?
HRT is the most effective treatment for over 100 perimenopause and menopause symptoms in women under the age of 60.
Preserve your comfort:
The sooner you begin HRT, the sooner you can find relief. Uncomfortable symptoms are the best indicator that a woman could benefit from HRT, including, but not limited to, joint pain, fatigue, and hot flashes. Physicians highly recommend starting HRT in perimenopause to reduce discomfort.
Perimenopause is the first stage of the menopause transition, which can begin as soon as a woman’s late 30s or early 40s. This stage can span seven to 10 years before menopause – the event defined as the point at which a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without a period.
Because symptoms can begin so early, many women don't recognize that their mood swings, brain fog, fatigue, and more are due to fluctuating hormones.
Protect your long term health:
In addition to symptom relief, HRT treatments can also protect long-term health. Studies show HRT can help prevent osteoporosis, diabetes, heart disease, and some types of cancer, all of which have increased risks as women progress through the menopause transition.
Will starting HRT affect the timing I experience menopause?
Each woman has unique timing and symptoms of the menopause transition, and HRT will not hasten or delay this natural process. HRT provides symptom relief for a more comfortable experience as women progress through this transition.
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