Doctors Urge Expanded Awareness of Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women

Doctors say estrogen replacement can benefit many women by addressing hormonal fluctuations that affect the menstrual cycle, heart, bones, and brain; despite past fears from the Women’s Health Initiative and FDA warnings, updated research and guidance are expanding who should consider HRT, with estrogen levels that can require multiple tests to monitor; it's never too late to start for postmenopausal or younger patients experiencing imbalance.