Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a medical treatment that replaces hormones that the body is no longer producing or producing in insufficient amounts. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including:

Menopause:

HRT is commonly used to treat symptoms of menopause in women, such as hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings. HRT replaces the estrogen and progesterone that the body no longer produces during menopause. Other hormone-related conditions

HRT can be used to treat other conditions related to hormones, such as when the thyroid or pituitary gland doesn't produce enough hormones.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy:

HRT can be used by transgender individuals undergoing gender-affirming hormone therapy. HRT can be taken in different ways, including as an oral tablet, patch, gel, emulsion, spray, or injection. There are also local, nonsystemic products that are available as a cream, ring, or tablet.

The type of HRT needed and the associated risks can vary depending on a number of factors, including age, whether a hysterectomy has been performed, and other health conditions.