DeTar Healthcare System is hosting a hormone replacement therapy information presentation for the Crossroads, targeting women going through menopause or looking to be informed about treatment.

The presentation will be held 6-7 p.m. May 30 in DeTar Hospitals North Education Classroom at 101 Medical Drive and will be presented by gynecologist and obstetrician Dr. Philip Suarez.

HRT is most commonly used as both a menopausal and postmenopausal hormone therapy to treat symptoms associated with female menopause, according to a news release. It can be beneficial to women seeking relief from side effects from menopause, such as vaginal dryness or hot flashes.

Menopause occurs 12 months after a womans last period. The years leading up to that point, when women may have changes in their monthly cycles, hot flashes, or other symptoms, are called the menopausal transition or perimenopause, according to the National Institute on Aging.

The menopausal transition most often begins between ages 45 and 55 but can happen earlier, according to the institute. It usually lasts about seven years but can be as long as 14 years. The duration can depend on lifestyle factors such as smoking, age it begins, race and ethnicity.

Age, family medical history, personal medical history and severity of ones symptoms are important factors to consider when deciding whether or not to take HRT, according to the release.

Were very excited to have Dr. Suarez share his knowledge of HRT, positive effects of taking HRT and the different forms in which its available. We encourage anyone interested in learning more about HRT to attend the presentation, so that they can develop a deeper understanding of their hormone functions before, during and after menopause. said Mary Claire Bradshaw, DeTar Women & Childrens Center director. In addition to the information shared, women will have the opportunity to take note of questions they may have for their primary care provider.

For further questions regarding information or to RSVP, please contact 361-788-6125 or 361-788-6111. Attendees are encouraged to bring a guest to the free presentation.

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DeTar Healthcare System to host hormone replacement therapy seminar - Victoria Advocate

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