Pros and cons of menopausal hormone therapy

There are many ways to treat menopause. According to the different types of menopause, choosing a reasonable method for symptomatic treatment is the key and the basic principle of treatment. General treatment is for temporary menopause caused by environmental changes and mental trauma, which can be adjusted by strengthening nutrition, strengthening physical fitness, avoiding mental stress and excessive fatigue, etc. For those who cause menopause due to oral contraceptives, the medication should be stopped and observed.

Different treatment methods are selected according to different symptoms. Anti-tuberculosis drugs are given to patients with endometrial tuberculosis. Endocrine therapy is suitable for menopause caused by congenital gonadal dysplasia, impaired ovarian function, hypopituitarism, premature ovarian failure, etc.; estrogen therapy is used for younger patients with lower estrogen levels; progesterone therapy is used for patients with a certain amount of estrogen secretion; estrogen-progesterone therapy is suitable for sequential use of estrogen and progesterone to induce menstrual-like withdrawal bleeding.

There is also surgical treatment. Indications include: dilation of the cervix, separation of adhesions, and placement of an intrauterine device to prevent re-adhesion in cases of uterine cavity adhesions; surgical treatment is feasible for tumors in the ovary, pituitary gland, and other parts.

If you find menopausal symptoms, you should go to the hospital for examination in time. According to the medical history and physical examination, related auxiliary examinations, hormone testing, etc., find out the cause of menopause. Different treatments are given according to different causes. Some patients can resume menstruation naturally after physical and mental adjustments or stopping contraceptives, and some patients can resume after using progesterone, artificial cycles and ovulation induction treatment.