Menopause & Testosterone Your Questions Answered by our Internal Specialist, Dr. Mera

Regardless of on-going controversies surrounding long-term use of estrogen and estrogen-progestogen preparations, there is little doubt that hormone replacement therapy is effective in the management of some of the symptoms that result from ovarian failure. Systemic therapy is advised for vasomotor symptoms such as flushing and sweating, whereas local topical preparations are appropriate for symptoms of vaginal dryness.