In a video labeled as originating from “Dorky Docs,” a professional describes a woman's body before and during menopause. It's then that hormone replacement therapy is needed to mitigate the physical symptoms of the cessation of bearing children.
As the body ages, it stops making hormones. These regulate everything from how clean the arteries are throughout the body to the hot flashes on the skin.
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Age plays a role when the female body nears 40 years old and has hot flashes, night sweats, and no period. This is called premature menopause. When the body ages 50 and over with the same symptoms, it's called perimenopause.
Hormones are the body's chemical messengers. They travel through the bloodstream and can affect growth and development. Hormones are powerful and can alter the way one thinks and acts day to day.
However, there are risks that come along with HRT. When altering the body with chemicals, it can result in stroke, heart attack, and various cancers. This can also happen with hormone replacement therapy.
HRT works by treating hot flashes, night sweats, cognitive problems, vaginal dryness, and sexual dysfunction among other things. It's even recommended for women over 60.
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