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Health > Women > Menopause


Hormone Therapy (HT)

Hormone therapy (HT) is also known as hormone replacement therapy or HRT. It is a hormone treatment prescribed by a doctor. Some women take HRT to offset the lower levels of oestrogen and progesterone that happen naturally at the beginning of menopause.
Source:     Canadian Women's Health Network (CWHN)

Menopause

Answers to these frequently asked questions: What is menopause? What is "perimenopause"? What are the signs of menopause? Do all women experience menopause in the same way? What is 'induced' menopause? How should I prepare for menopause? Where can I get more information?
Source:     Canadian Women's Health Network (CWHN)

It's Your Health - Hormone Replacement Therapy

For many years, women have been prescribed combined estrogen and progestin Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to relieve some of the symptoms of menopause. However, recent scientific studies have identified significant risks associated with this therapy.
Source:     Health Canada

Sex and menopause

Outlines some of the changes that may occur during menopause that can affect sexual functioning and sexual desire.
Source:     Women's Health Matters