Hormone Replacement Therapy Archives - The Woman's Group Tampa

Some Questions and Answers About Menopause- By Dr. Madelyn Butler

May 11, 2012
Aging, Learn About, Menopause

When does menopause begin? A woman is said to have reached menopause when she has not had a period for a full year. The average age of menopause is 51, but can be earlier or later in some families of women. Menopause is preceded by a transition period called perimenopause, which lasts from three to

What You Should Know About Hormone Replacement Therapy – By Dr. J. Sanchez

February 28, 2012
Aging, Anti-Aging, Hormones, Learn About, Menopause, Personal Care

In the wake of the Women’s Health Initiative 2002, many women and health experts continue to struggle with hormone replacement therapy. The trial was stopped early in 2002, because hormone users had a higher risk of breast cancer, heart disease, stroke and blood clots. Though the added risks were small, many women and their physicians