More and more Dutch women are using hormone therapy during menopause
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More and more women in the Netherlands are choosing medication to reduce symptoms during menopause. Recent figures show that 10 percent of women with menopausal symptoms are now using hormone therapy. This is a notable increase compared to previous years.
For many women, menopause can be accompanied by troublesome symptoms, such as hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep problems. For a long time, there was much debate about the use of hormones due to concerns about potential health risks. However, medical specialists are now more positive about the treatment of these symptoms.
Doctors emphasize that education plays a major role in this increase. Women today are better informed about the possibilities and safety of hormone therapy. As a result, they are more willing to visit their GP to ask for help with symptoms that affect their daily lives.
Although the use of medication is increasing, it remains a personal choice. Not every woman has the same symptoms or the same need for medical treatment. Experts therefore always advise having a conversation with a GP to see which approach best suits one's personal situation and health.
Sources: RTL.nl
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