Could Certain Hormone Therapies Cause Heart Disease?
By Donna Parker • Feb 17th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Menopausal symptoms
Women who are experiencing menopausal symptoms may want to consider using nutritional supplements rather than hormone therapy, as a new study is suggesting that there may be a greater risk for heart disease.
Researchers from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) have discovered that normally healthy women who engage in menopausal hormone therapy have a greater risk for developing heart disease.
The scientists noted an increased trend in women having heart disease two years after their hormone therapy treatment. Some healthcare professionals believe that this should lead patients to consult with the side effects with their doctors before undergoing the therapy.
"Today, most women who take hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms begin therapy shortly after menopause," said National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) acting director, Dr. Susan Shurin. "Based on today’s report, even these women appear to be at increased risk of heart disease for several years after starting combination hormone therapy."
According to Epigee.org, nutritional supplements such as flaxseed oil, vitamin E and zinc may be a natural way to treat menopausal symptoms without the harmful side effects.
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