So we know that estrogen is greatly beneficial to the maintenance of our body’s health. Is there anything else in particular it does well to keep certain areas of our body in the condition we want or better? The answer is yes. *In estrogen replacement therapy, you not only get an inexpensive method of relief from your menopausal symptoms, but minimal side effects as well. Some women are skeptical about using this kind of treatment due to a fear of breast cancer. This is dangerous. From the best research study conducted ever, estrogen has proven that this is not the case. This hormone does not cause an increase in the risk for cancer.

The confusion comes from those cases where progestin, not estrogen, was taken. A lowered level of estrogen, as you may know, increase chances of heart disease and osteoporosis. There are an overwhelming number of women who could have avoided these health risks if they had taken estrogen treatment. *Over 90% of cases of these women could have reduced their complications and risks from heart disease and osteoporosis if they had just gone through with therapy. *With over 40 years of research and studies, it has also been shown that estrogen protects against Alzheimer’s, memory loss, and loss of cognition. Additionally, the hormone decreases risks for colorectal cancer, decreases cataracts and macular degeneration, prevents tooth loss and gingivitis, and prevents urogenital atrophy, painful intercourse, and stress incontinence.

*As you can see, estrogen is essential to the health of all parts of your body, from your eyes to your heart to your brain to everywhere else. Estrogen also lowers cortisol, which reduces abdominal fat. Therapy alters the biology of inner vessels and provides anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative effects. This significantly provides coronary artery benefits, so you can rest assured that yes, your heart will be protected. You will also benefit from the protection against neuron-degeneration, changes in mood, cognition, and behavior. With all these benefits, hopefully you feel more at ease about going through with hormone replacement therapy. In the medical field, a fear of new treatments is normal and it is perfectly natural to have doubts. However, if you take time to do your homework, you will feel better prepared to discuss with your healthcare provider your options and what is the safest route for you, your partner, and your family to take when making adjustments to your everyday health routine.

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