1) Menopause usually lasts for just a couple of years and then it’s over
2) You only have to treat your menopause if you have symptoms. No symptoms? No problem!
3) All hormone therapy increases your risks for breast cancer
4) Hormone therapy is safe as long as you are using bioidentical hormones
5) It’s not safe to be on any hormone therapy for more than five years
6) It’s okay to take progesterone every day
7) Rubbing hormone creams on your skin is a safe, effective method for hormone therapy
Answers
All False!
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