Healthcare professionals often present hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as the gold standard to minimize perimenopausal and postmenopausal symptoms—and for good reason. Decades of research and testimony affirm its efficacy in relieving the uncomfortable effects of fluctuating and declining hormones. However, women with breast or ovarian cancer, a history of cardiovascular disease, and blood clots may be at higher risk for serious side effects and should carefully weigh the risks versus the benefits. #menopause #menopausehealth #menopauseforhcps #patientadvocacy #patientsafety #patientcare
