Hormone Therapy for Menopause Explained | Health and Fitness News

Health News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Menopause brings hot flashes, night sweats, and more—but hormone therapy can help. It boosts estrogen and progesterone, tailored to your needs: estrogen alone if you’ve had a hysterectomy, or combo therapy if you haven’t. Delivered systemically (pills, patches) for bone and brain health, or locally (creams, rings) for vaginal comfort with fewer risks. Old fears about heart disease and cancer? Newer research shows benefits often outweigh risks—especially if started early and you’re healthy. Mild side effects like breast tenderness usually fade, but if you’ve had breast cancer or blood clots…