The benefits of HRT have been shown in many studies, it helps to improve quality of life. Some women find the transition through menopause easy, and for other women it is a life changing event.
Nothing is as effective as HRT for the relief of menopausal symptoms. It will improve symptoms by about 70-80%: hot flushes, night sweats, vaginal and bladder symptoms, emotional symptoms, mood changes, skin changes, digestive problems, headaches and migraines, tiredness, joint and muscle pains, palpitations and many others.
Other proven benefits are maintenance of bone mineral density.
Additional potential benefits are the risk of coronary heart disease is reduced, if started early, within 10 years of menopause or under the age of 60; reduced risk of Type 2 Diabetes; reduced risk of colorectal cancer and reduced risk of Alzheimer’s Disease, when started early.