Estrogen alone can raise the risk of endometrial cancer, which is why it is typically paired with progesterone. It is estimated that about 20 percent of women have hot flashes and night sweats severe enough to warrant HRT. Skin patches may be a good alternative to pills. 

One of the best therapies for vaginal dryness and discomfort is the topical application of low dose hormones. This reduces the risks associated with hormone therapy since it is non-systemic. This is not oral medication that will circulate throughout the body; it is a localized application.

For women under 60 within ten years of menopause onset, HRT may protect the heart from disease and death. Estrogen also keeps bones strong and healthy. One in five seniors will die within a year of breaking a hip so healthy bones are important in advancing age.

OMMM – Meditation

 "When we relax, our heart rate slows down," says JoshTrutt, MD, an expert from PhysioAge Medical Group in New York City. "But when we meditate, the interval between each beat of our heart changes and becomes smoother. That interval between each beat is called Heart Rate Variability (or HRV), and smoothing it out is what lets those Yogi masters live longer--in fact in 2010 the American Journal of Cardiology reported that maintaining a healthy HRV as we age actually predicts longevity!"

The ultimate goal of meditation is to reach a deep state of relaxation. This involves focusing one’s attention on the self and getting rid of negative and stressful emotions. Meditation may allow a person a full day of calmness in the daily routine, even when not actively meditating.

Meditation may also help relieve certain medical conditions associated with menopause such as heart disease, sleep problems, depression, fatigue, high blood pressure and asthma.