What Are the Benefits of Estratest?

While medical professionals continue to weigh the pros and cons of hormone therapy for menopausal women, the drug Estratest, when taken short-term and in small doses, can offer relief to some who are suffering from the symptoms of menopause. Estratest combines estrogen and synthetic testosterone to ameliorate the traditional effects of menopause when estrogen treatments alone are ineffective. Some women feel that Estratest's positive effects outweigh the drug's potential health risks.

Mood Improvement

• By relieving the physical syptoms of menopause, Estratest can enhance womens' moods.

  Because Estratest can significantly reduce hot flashes and night sweats, many women on the drug have reported better moods. Naturally, a good night's rest and the elimination of uncomfortable heat fluctuations can lead to a brighter disposition and renewed energy. However, Estratest does not treat the chemical depression that afflicts some menopausal women.

Increased Libido

• Estratest's reintroduction of both estrogen and testosterone to a menopausal woman's system can potentially reignite her sex drive. Women on Estratest have expressed a renewed desire to have sex, as Estratest can increase the libido and alleviate vaginal dryness, thus making sex and orgasm more possible and enjoyable.

Dry Skin Relief

• Estratest can increase skin moisture.

  For women with dry skin, which menopause can exacerbate, Estratest can restore some oiliness. While women with naturally oily skin may see this as a negative side effect, some women who suffer from uncomfortably parched skin have seen a noticeable improvement in the softness of their skin.