Ideally, you want to take the Minimum Effective Dose (MED) for the shortest period possible. But treating hormone imbalances with hormone therapy is not about a set duration.
Your unique symptoms, needs, medical history, feelings, and quality of life are the most important benchmarks. A 2017 study in the Journal of the American Medicine Association (JAMA) found that taking HRT for five to seven years was not associated with long-term mortality risks.
Some women take hormone therapy for two years, some for five years, and some for eight years.
Each woman is unique. Medical history, family health history, symptoms, and current health all are factors in your doctor's evaluation.
The best approach is to keep an open dialogue with your practitioner so you can discuss your symptoms and needs alongside benefits and risks.
Our free assessment quantifies your symptoms to see if hormone therapy is right for you. We're here to help you feel the way you want to feel.