The overall increased risk of serious adverse effects, such as breast cancer, stroke and pulmonary embolism, with long-term hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Hormone therapy
can help alleviate menopausal symptoms. However, it is associated with many serious risks if used in the long term. While treatment reduces the risk of bone fractures, it increases the risk of cardiovascular disease (problems with the heart and blood vessels) and breast cancer. Like any medication, the hormones used in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can cause side effects.However, it's common for it to have no side effects or to have only mild effects. While long-term use of hormone replacement therapy may have benefits, it's important to consider potential risks, such as an increased risk of breast cancer. In addition, an analysis showed that women who receive long-term hormone therapy are more likely to develop dementia. Menopausal hormone therapy, sometimes referred to as menopausal hormone therapy, can provide long-term relief from menopausal symptoms and may also have additional benefits for people under 60 who are within 10 years of menopause and have no other contraindications. The following tables show how often certain medical conditions occur in women receiving long-term hormone therapy after menopause.
Hormonal hormone therapy is generally safe and effective for long-term use, especially when started at a younger age and taken with the lowest effective dose. The Cochrane Collaboration researchers wanted to summarize what is known about long-term hormone therapy. There is some evidence that long-term use of hormone replacement therapy may increase the risk of certain health conditions, such as breast cancer, endometrial cancer, and blood clots.
