By Rebecca Prescott
 HRT, or Hormone Replacement Therapy, is a form of treatment that is designed to replace estrogen hormones in women. It comes in the form of a pill, patch, spray, gel, or implant. This type of treatment is administered in order to try and combat menopausal symptoms, which can include mood swings, hot flushes, excessive sweating, urinal and vaginal problems, vaginal bleeding, emotional problems, and a variety of other changes or symptoms. Most women will reach menopause between the ages of forty five and fifty five.
Taking HRT after a hysterectomy
Although for most women the menopause comes about naturally in their forties or fifties, having a hysterectomy performed whilst still at a pre-menopause age can actually bring about the menopause. This is known as a surgical menopause.
Not all women will experience menopause as a result of a hysterectomy. But if both ovaries are removed, or the ovaries fail after the operation, then HRT is recommended. The ovaries produce the hormones estrogen, progesterone, and in small amounts, testosterone. Losing the ovaries, or the functioning of the ovaries, will disrupt a woman's hormonal system |
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By Keith Londrie
 Insomnia is a condition characterized by difficulty getting to sleep or difficulty staying asleep, or both. Problems with sleep are often associated with many conditions, including medical and psychiatric illnesses. Sometimes insomnia can be caused of drug or alcohol abuse.
Depending of the type and the causes of insomnia there are different treatments. The best way to do is to look for medical treatment that is monitored by your doctor. In addition you can try some of the following practices that sometimes have positive effect in curing sleeping disorders.
Exercise.
Exercise has a direct, beneficial effect on several factors that affect insomnia. Physical activity reduces stress and anxiety that sometimes cause insomnia. Regular sport activities usually improve sleep patterns for many people.
Routines.
Many people suffering from insomnia prove they have overcome it by a strict bedtime routine. It can include various activities such as hygiene practices, making of the bed, having a cup of warm milk, etc. the point is to start associating these with sleeping and improve sleep.
Relaxation techniques.
Some relaxation techniques can also be employed to help overcome |
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