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The risk associated with taking
HRT (combined oestrogen and
progesterone) and breast cancer
needs to be fully understood.
In 1,000 women aged
50-59, 23 will get breast
cancer; four more women
will get breast cancer
if they take combined
HRT, 15 more if their
BMI is over a score of 30,
seven more if alcohol intake is
over two units per day.
This tells you that yes, there is
a small risk, but more of a risk if
you are overweight or drink too much
alcohol, both things that you can try
sprays, tablets, and vaginal pessaries. to improve. However, between 70%
Lifestyle changes and positive and 80% of women put weight on
strategies to cope with the changes in during their menopause journey, and
body and mind are also a good idea. the biggest reason for people failing
Some people can’t take HRT due to the Police Fitness Test is carrying
other health issues, but it’s important additional weight. The stress hormone
to remember that it’s your body to ‘cortisol’ hinders the fat burning
make the personal decisions, with process – in fact it helps lay more fat,
guidance from medical professionals. especially around the tummy.

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