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What are the long term effects of HRT?
Long-term effects can include bone loss, risk of fractures, and cardiovascular disease. To ameliorate short-term and long-term consequences of menopause, hormone replacement with oestrogen was introduced in the 1940s.
How long can you safely take HRT?
How Long You Can Take HRT. Experts recommend that menopausal women only take HRT if their symptoms are seriously troublesome. Most women in this group can take HRT for up to five years.
When should you stop HRT?
When to stop taking HRT Most women are able to stop taking HRT after their menopausal symptoms finish, which is usually two to five years after they start (but in some cases this can be longer). Gradually decreasing your HRT dose is usually recommended, rather than stopping suddenly.
Is HRT bad for your heart?
The risk of heart disease to an individual taking hormone therapy is very low. If you are in early menopause, have moderate to severe hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms, and are otherwise healthy, the benefits of hormone therapy likely outweigh any potential risks of heart disease.
Does HRT increase risk of stroke?
Taking HRT is thought to carry few risks for healthy women, but as with taking any medication or hormone therapy, there may be some health risks involved. HRT slightly increases your risk of stroke, because it increases the risk of blood clots forming, and it can increase your blood pressure.
What are the effects of hormone therapy for transgender people?
Some transgender people choose to undergo hormone therapy (HRT) to masculinise or feminise their bodies. In many cases, this also has positive effects on physical and mental health.
What is hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?
Hormone Replacement Therapy. Some transgender people choose to undergo hormone therapy (HRT) to masculinise or feminise their bodies. In many cases, this also has positive effects on physical and mental health. (For ease of reference, ‘trans men’ here includes non-binary people seeking masculinisation, and vice versa.)
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How long does it take for HRT to work for trans men?
HRT for trans men consists of testosterone administered most commonly through injections (the cheapest, safest option) in periods ranging from one week to four months depending on the formulation.