Read on to know more about what an expert has to say about menopausal hormone therapy and its side effects.

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Dr Gandhali Deorukhkar, Gynecologist at Wockhardt Hospital, spoke about HRT and its possible negative effects.

Points to consider prior to initiating MHT include checking the indications and contraindications of MHT, which requires history recording, physical examinations, and other tests. Because the symptoms of menopause are varied, customized tests should be conducted for each risk factor based on the basic examination conducted according to the life cycle and family history of a woman, the expert added.

The basic examination, which is a general examination conducted according to the life cycle, should identify lifestyles such as smoking and drinking habits; mental diseases such as depression; and with family history for diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, endometrial cancer, breast cancer, liver disease, thyroid disease, cardiovascular disease, and venous thromboembolism via history taking.

In addition, the basic examination should include a physical examination for height, weight, and blood pressure as well as the pelvis, breast, and thyroid. Blood tests include tests for liver function, kidney function, anemia, and fasting blood sugar as well as lipid examination, followed by mammography, bone mineral density (BMD) test, pelvic ultrasound and Pap smear screening. In the case of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), MHT can be used at least until the mean age of menopause regardless of symptoms.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.

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Menopausal hormone therapy: Gynaecologist answers FAQs you need to know - Times Now

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