Hormone Replacement Therapy Explained

3. Conditions Not Suitable For Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormone replacement therapy is most common in menopausal women; however, it can also be administered to women for other reasons. It is not recommended for women who are pregnant, have uncontrolled hypertension or high blood pressure or have severe migraines. Women with a history of stroke, blood clots, heart disease, and ovarian or breast cancer are strongly urged not to take hormone replacement therapy. A menopause test is not required for a woman to take hormone replacement therapy; however, it should be noted that a woman may still become pregnant for several years after her periods stop.