I am desperate for relief from hot flashes, but am scared to start hormone replacement therapy for fear it will increase my risk of heart attack and stroke. Is there any good news?

MeSH terms

• Cardiovascular Diseases / chemically induced*
• Female
• Hot Flashes / drug therapy*
• Humans
• Progesterone / administration & dosage
• Progesterone / adverse effects
• Progesterone / therapeutic use*
• Risk Factors
• Time Factors