Medical Groups Agree on Use of Hormone-Replacement Therapy

'Generally safe' for treatment of symptoms of menopause, under a doctor's direction

July 9, 2012 RSS Feed Print

Women who are suffering from menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and mood swings should consult their doctor about HRT, and whether it is a good choice for them, Poynor said.

"It [the new statement] provides us some comfort as physicians, and comfort to women, that this is not necessarily a bad thing to do, it can be a helpful thing to do," she said.

Women who are on HRT should regularly reassess whether or not they need to continue it, Poynor added. "Begin to taper off if you don't need it," she said.

More information

For more on HRT, visit the U.S. National Library of Medicine.