Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) - Menopausal Symptom Relief

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What is hormone replacement therapy?

Hormone replacement therapy is medication that contains female hormones. You take the medication to replace the estrogen that your body stops making during menopause. Hormone therapy is most often used to treat common menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes and vaginal discomfort.

Is hormone replacement therapy effective for menopausal symptoms?

Many women experience menopausal symptoms that affect their quality of life. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the most effective form of treatment. See the separate leaflet called Menopause, for more information about menopausal symptoms. What is hormone replacement therapy? All types of HRT contain an oestrogen hormone.

What is HRT & how does it work?

This form of HRT contains just the hormone oestrogen. It helps to relieve symptoms of the menopause and strengthens your bones. Low levels of oestrogen at the menopause can weaken your bones and make you more likely to break one if you fall.

Does HRT affect menopause?

HRT replaces the hormones that your body produces less of as you go through menopause. Menopause is when your periods stop due to lower hormone levels. It usually affects women between the ages of 45 and 55 but it can happen earlier. It affects anyone who has periods.

What is hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the most effective form of treatment. See the separate leaflet called Menopause, for more information about menopausal symptoms. What is hormone replacement therapy? All types of HRT contain an oestrogen hormone. If you take HRT it replaces the oestrogen that your ovaries no longer make after the menopause.

Does HRT contain oestrogen?

All types of HRT contain an oestrogen hormone. If you take HRT it replaces the oestrogen that your ovaries no longer make after the menopause. Some types contain a progestogen hormone as well.

What Is Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

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5. https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/health-information/hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt
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7. https://www.bupa.co.uk/health-information/womens-health/hrt
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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Information

1. https://leaflets.ekhuft.nhs.uk/s3/assets/easysite-leaflets/hormone-replacement-therapy-patient-information-leaflet.pdf