How To Manage Sarcopenia

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormone replacement therapy may be a useful treatment option for some women with sarcopenia. After women go through menopause, they experience a decline in certain hormones, often leading to reduced bone density and muscle mass as well as increased abdominal obesity. Hormone replacement therapy can help increase the amount of lean body mass a woman has, and it may also increase a woman's bone density and reduce the risk of obesity in the short term. Women interested in this therapy should consult their healthcare team about whether it is a safe option for them. The therapy has been linked to the development of certain cancers. Some studies have also indicated hormone replacement therapy may raise the risk of blood clots, heart disease, stroke, and breast cancer.

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