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In the lumber industry, abbr. for heart.
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Here's an outline of current thinking on some of the benefits and risks of HRT.
Weigh up the benefits and risks of HRT; Hormone replacement therapy can be a godsend for women suffering from menopause symptoms. But what are the potential side effects? LISA SALMON reports
But I still believe that the benefits of HRT outweigh the risks for the vast majority of women who are experiencing debilitating menopausal symptoms.
The reason you DON'T need to panabout HRT... After the latest study links the menopause treatment wiof breast cancer, Caroline Jones takes an in-depth looith a higher incidence ok at all the evidence
She said: "As a female GP in my mid-40s, I see many women with menopausal symptoms whose lives are being made miserable, but they're afraid to take HRT.
Why women CAN still take HRT.. even before the menopause hits
Our findings provide further information to allow women to make informed decisions about the potential risks and benefits of HRT use," he added.
Combined HRT Can Increase Breast Cancer Risk
Many experts agree that these risk factors may have impacted the results, and, in 2012, the North American Menopause Society, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and the Endocrine Society published a statement concluding that HRT was still an acceptable treatment for menopausal symptoms.
Hormone replacement therapy: consider pros and cons carefully: for younger postmenopausal women in good overall health, the benefits may outweigh the risks of HRT
We rate HRT above the sovereign credit rating on its domicile, Bahrain (BB/Stable/B), as the company has only a minimal asset and risk exposure to the country.
S&P: Bahrain-Based Reinsurer Hannover ReTakaful outlook revised to stable; ratings affirmed at 'A+'
Routine practice At one time, HRT was routinely prescribed to women who were suffering from unpleasant menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes and night sweats.
HRT: the final safety verdict is in
He said that it is thought that using HRT, at least in part, reduces modifications of muscle contractile proteins that are linked to ageing.
HRT improves muscle function in postmenopausal women
HRT will start drilling in Namibia in the first quarter of 2013 after the delivery of a Transocean Ltd oil rig.
HRT ups the ante
Petrobras declined to say what sort of projects might be used to sell HRT and TNK-BP's gas.
HRT in deal to unlock Amazon gas reserve
First published in 2003 and funded by Cancer Research UK, the Million Women Study found that using combined HRT doubles a woman's risk of developing breast cancer compared with women not taking HRT.
FURTHER doubt has been cast [...]
It shouldn't be the main determinant in the decision to use HRT to relieve lingering postmenopausal symptoms or maintain bone density.
Hormone replacement therapy may worsen reflux: but HRT may still be the best option for maintaining bone density if you don't have other risk factors

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