What is estrogen therapy? And is it safe?
Estrogen therapy is a form of hormone supplementation given to women who are experiencing typical menopausal symptomatology: hot flashes, vaginal dryness, sleep disturbances. In the past, it had been advocated for osteoporosis prevention, as well as protection against heart disease. There have been some significant and large studies that now suggest certain forms of hormone replacement therapy (estrogen and progestin in combination) are not recommended for all women and may carry more risks than originally anticipated. This is an ongoing analysis and, unfortunately, all the answers are not yet in.
