Taking statins, a type of cholesterol-lowering drug, may reduce the risk of blood clots in people who take hormone therapy for menopause.
Hormone therapy can relieve the symptoms of the transition into menopause, called perimenopause, as well as symptoms that persist after menopause. During perimenopause, menstrual periods become less frequent and hormone levels drop, which can trigger hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness. Hormone therapy can alleviate these symptoms by essentially replacing the lost hormones.
