Hormone Replacement Therapy

Women's Health

Office-Based Procedures

Contributed byKasturi Sarkar+1 moreJun 14, 2022

What is Hormone Replacement Therapy?

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a commonly performed therapeutic technique to help relieve menopausal symptoms in middle-aged women.

Menopause is the phase in a woman’s life where she is no longer able to menstruate. Women approaching menopause may experience uncomfortable symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. In these cases, Hormone Replacement Therapy may be an effective treatment
During menopause, the estrogen levels drop drastically. Hormone Replacement Therapy typically involves the reintroduction of estrogen. This may occur in a variety of forms:
- Estrogen pill
- Estrogen patch
- Topical estrogen
- Vaginal estrogen
Some benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy include the following:
- Helps with sleep
- Intercourse is less painful
- Lowers chances of dementia
- Helps prevent bone fractures

The healthcare provider will typically help one walk through the benefits and risks of starting Hormone Replacement Therapy for menopausal women experiencing symptoms.

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Krish Tangella MD, MBA

Pathology, Medical Editorial Board, DoveMed Team

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Kasturi Sarkar

Senior Editorial Staff

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