http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/menopausal-hormones
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
Doctors may recommend menopausal hormones to counter some of the problems associated with the onset of menopause (hot flashes, night sweats, sleeplessness, and vaginal dryness) or to prevent long-term conditions common in postmenopausal women, such as osteoporosis. This document discusses the benefits and risks of taking menopausal hormones.