Raloxifene significantly lowered fibrinogen by 12% to 14% (P.001 ), unlike HRT, which had no effect.

A study in the last few months suggests that HRT may increase the risk of mild to moderate lupus flares.

The group who had had a hysterectomy received HRT by implant.

What advice does the CSM have on HRT use for women who have experienced an early menopause?

Some new HRT preparations use progesterone only once every three months.

The big question most women have is whether HRT - hormone replacement therapy - could help.

The big question most women have is whether HRT - hormone replacement therapy - could help.

The big question most women have is whether HRT - hormone replacement therapy - could help.

Another situation in which the CSM advises that HRT should not be started is in healthy women who have no symptoms of the menopause.

HRT can help with short term symptoms of the menopause such as hot flushes, sweats and dry vagina.

HRT regulates and in some cases mimics female hormones, which reduce as a result of the menopause.

Alternative, natural substitutes to HRT are increasing in popularity, but need to be taken with a good level of knowledge and understanding.

Consider hormone replacement therapies, or HRT, which may help ease hot flashes, vaginal dryness and night sweats.

Habit reversal training (HRT), a cognitive behavioral therapy, has been successfully used in the treatment of trichotillomania.

Under HRT treatment the patient acquires increased awareness of his or her actions and learns alternative behavior to the hair pulling.