The recent US research study linking the long-term use of HRT with a 25% increase in the risk of getting breast cancer and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease by 22%, comes as no surprise to The Natural Health Sector.
Naturopaths have been treating menopausal symptoms successfully using nutritional therapy along with supplements and herbal remedies. Menopause is not a disease and need not be treated as such.
HRT and the risk of getting breast
July 18, 2002