What are the benefits of hormone therapy?

Symptom relief:

  • Hot flashes and night sweats — reduced by up to 75–90%
  • Sleep improvement — progesterone also has a mild sleep-promoting effect
  • Mood, anxiety, irritability, and brain fog
  • Vaginal dryness, atrophy, and painful intercourse
  • Urinary urgency and recurrent UTIs
  • Libido — many women experience improved sexual desire and satisfaction

Long-term health:

  • Bone density — one of the most effective ways to prevent osteoporosis and fractures
  • Heart health — therapy started within 10 years of menopause onset may reduce risk of heart disease
  • Cognitive health — some evidence suggests early hormone therapy may support cognitive function

Individual benefits vary. Your QuickMD clinician will discuss what to realistically expect based on your symptoms and history.

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