One of the most commonly asked question is whether you should take estrogen for post menopause. This is one question that does not have a straight answer as it differs from one woman to another. And, it goes without saying that taking estrogen for post menopause is an individual choice. However, there are some women who want to take the hormone, but cannot due to the associated side effects they experience.

So, when it comes to taking estrogen for post menopause, the doctor will first do a thorough examination, and check the woman's medical history, overall health and risk. If everything is satisfactory, then the doctor will recommend the estrogen. However, if the cannot take estrogen because of the side effects, then you can easily find several herbal preparations that are available over-the-counter.

While many women are benefited from estrogen for post menopause, there are also evidence to show estrogen can lead to breast cancer and cancer of the endometrium. At the same time, taking estrogen can lower the chances of getting cancer of the colon, osteoporosis and macular degeneration.

So, having a general rule that not a single woman should take estrogen for post menopause is no fair to those women who can benefit from it. Also, if women are allowed to take estrogen, researchers can do more research and streamline the treatment. Hence, women should know all the facts of about estrogen and hormone replacement therapy before they make up their minds to take or not to take estrogen for post menopause.

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