hormone replacement therapy
noun
: the therapeutic use of hormones typically to increase diminished levels in the body : hormone therapy
The usual treatment for hypothyroidism is hormone replacement therapy.—
Kate Murphy
Kate Murphy
especially
: the administration of estrogen often along with a synthetic progestin especially to ameliorate the symptoms of menopause and reduce the risk of postmenopausal osteoporosis
—abbreviation HRT
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Globally, the market—which includes hormone replacement therapy, prescription and OTC drugs, dietary supplements and nutritional advice, was valued at $17 billion last year and is projected to grow to $24 billion within five years, according to Grand View Research.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Inner-refining treatments include bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, biological age testing, osteopathic manipulative techniques, nutrigenomic wellness testing, B12 injection, sound healing and a weight loss program.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2025
Jey McCreight underwent hormone replacement therapy and top surgery in their mid-30s to transition into a transmasculine person.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Talk to your provider about other options, including physical therapy and hormone replacement therapy.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 20 June 2025
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Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Inner-refining treatments include bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, biological age testing, osteopathic manipulative techniques, nutrigenomic wellness testing, B12 injection, sound healing and a weight loss program.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2025
Jey McCreight underwent hormone replacement therapy and top surgery in their mid-30s to transition into a transmasculine person.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Talk to your provider about other options, including physical therapy and hormone replacement therapy.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 20 June 2025
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hormone replacement therapy
noun
: the therapeutic use of hormones typically to increase diminished levels in the body : hormone therapy
The usual treatment for hypothyroidism is hormone replacement therapy.—Kate Murphy
Kate Murphy
especially
: the administration of estrogen often along with a synthetic progestin especially to ameliorate the symptoms of menopause and reduce the risk of postmenopausal osteoporosis
—abbreviation HRT
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