"Here's what they told us. Hormone therapy Hormone therapy delivered through a pill, patch or gel is considered the gold standard for someone in menopause experiencing night sweats and hot flashes, says Dr. Kelsey Mills, an obstetrician and gynecologist based in Victoria, B.C. The therapy can also help with symptoms that include insomnia, joint pain, vaginal dryness, vulvar irritation and pain during penetrative sex."
"But though it's a safe and effective treatment, Mills said, it's not right for everyone. Anyone with uncontrolled blood pressure issues, heart disease or liver cirrhosis should consider alternatives, she said. And breast cancer survivors are unlikely to qualify; some studies have found a correlation between hormone therapy and increased breast cancer risk. WATCH | The stigma around treating menopause symptoms: A recent report found that women experiencing menopause symptoms said their concerns were often diminished and overlooked by doctors."
Menopause symptoms include sleep trouble and burning mouth syndrome, which can make symptoms hard to recognize. Hormone therapy delivered as a pill, patch or gel effectively treats night sweats and hot flashes and can relieve insomnia, joint pain and vulvovaginal symptoms. Hormone therapy is not suitable for people with uncontrolled blood pressure, heart disease or liver cirrhosis, and breast cancer survivors are unlikely to qualify due to possible increased risk. Ideal candidates are under 60 or within ten years of menopause with symptoms that significantly affect daily life. The average age of menopause in Canada is 51, commonly between 45 and 55. Exercise, diet and other nonhormonal options exist for those who cannot use hormones.
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