New York Times
By NATASHA SINGER and DUFF WILSON
Published: December 12, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/13/business/13drug.html?ref=health
Grappling with the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy is nothing new for women over 40. Since May 2002 repeated clinical studies and scientific reviews, re-reviews and re-re reviews have proven artificially replacing hormones is not good for us. It increases the risk of breast cancer, heart attack, stroke and blood clots and the risks outweigh any possible benefits.
In January 2008 the FDA said hormones for menopause mixed by pharmacists aren’t any safer than prepared hormone replacement therapies from drug companies. Bioidentical hormones are referred to as natural because they are believed to chemically match the ones produced by a women’s body. Many women also believe they are safer. However, they are receiving the same hormone they fear: estrogen. The North American Menopause Society and the Mayo Clinic are among those who agree with the FDA urging women to listen, read and take heed when it comes to hand mixed bioidentical hormone combinations. If you feel you need prescription strength hormones for a short time, speak with you doctor. A hormone is a hormone ─ and it does matter how it is made.
Please read the lasted discussion from The New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/13/business/13drug.html?ref=health
