10 Myths Men Believe About Menopause |
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What's the "Cure"?
HE SAYS
Women can cure themselves during menopause by opting for estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) or other forms of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
SHE SAYS
Spare me the generalizations. First of all, menopause is a natural process and not a disease, so a "cure" is unnecessary. Second, women's hormone levels vary greatly. Different women need different hormones, and in fact, some women definitely do not need estrogen! In fact, some need testosterone or DHEA, hormones that are found in men, as well. Women's hormone levels can also fluctuate greatly during menopause and thus may need to vary their hormone therapy throughout the change. There are also instances when hormonal replacement therapies simply have no effect on some women.
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