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"   Question I wish to know the pros and cons about HRT, as I may be advised to try it for joint pain.  I am also thinking of having a coil fitted with slow release hormones to stop all periods. Is this a good idea and what are the side effects?   Answer It would certainly be a good idea to read up further on what is a very large topic.  The basic pro of HRT is that it reduces the symptoms of the menopause, which are wide and varied.  These include night sweats, hot flushes, mood swings,lack of libido, vaginal dryness, skin and hair changes, joint pains and tiredness, to name but a few.  When taken for several years it also reduces your risk of heart disease and of developing thinning bones (osteoporosis).  The disadvantages are that some women do not like having periods re-introduced if they have stopped, although new preparations now allow for bleed-free treatment.  There may also be a slightly increased risk of developing breast cancer in some susceptible women over the age of 50 and other side effects can include nausea, weight gain and fluid retention.  Hormone-containing coils seem to be very well tolerated by the vast majority of women who have them fitted. Do discuss things further with your GP following your research on this topic. Yours sincerely The NetDoctor Medical Team  Other Qs &amp;amp;amp; As Am I going through the menopause? Are my migraines caused by HRT? At what age do women go through the menopause? Can I still get HRT implants on the NHS? Could this be an early menopause? Could this be due to perimenopause? Do previous problems with the Pill rule out HRT? Early menopause Early menopause? Have I started the menopause? How can I tell when I&amp;#039;ve reached the menopause? HRT and cancer HRT is disrupting my sleep Menopause Tailor made HRT Tell me about HRT alternatives Tell me more about Raloxifene Unprotected sex while taking HRT Will HRT help my symptoms? Will HRT mean that my periods will return?  Last updated 01.01.2014 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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