Does anyone know how estrogen creams relate to menopause and memory loss?

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Estrogen typically will help with menopausal symptoms, because the memory loss problem is mainly due to lack of estrogen, and most of the menopause symptoms are due to low estrogen. But if you take estrogen, you need to take progesterone too if your mom has not had a hysterectomy, because estrogen without progesterone can cause uterine cancer. Taking progesterone with the estrogen eliminates that risk. There is a minority of people who believe that the secret to treating menopause lies in taking only progesterone. But most doctors and menopausal women find that to be directly contrary to their own data and experiences....Show more

I just typed you a big long answer and my computer crashed, so I'll make this quick.

From what I understand, estrogen is the problem. Progesterone is the treatment.

In addition to the link below, you may want to check out Robin McGraw's book, "What's Age Got to Do with It". The link below is supposed to include a free ebook related to the subject. Good luck....Show more