hormone therapy
noun
: the therapeutic use of hormones: such as
a
: the administration of hormones especially to increase diminished levels in the body
especially
: hormone replacement therapy
b
: therapy involving the use of drugs or surgical procedures to suppress the production of or to inhibit the effects of a hormone (such as estrogen or testosterone)
hormone therapy to treat breast or prostate cancer
c
: the administration or use of sex hormones (such as estrogen or testosterone) or other agents (such as antiandrogens) to suppress or induce the development of certain secondary sex characteristics to better align with the gender identity of a transgender or gender nonconforming individual
Many transgender people take lifelong hormone therapy …—
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There are many misconceptions about hormone therapy, but understanding your options is key.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
The refills are typically for estrogen patches — versus other types of hormone therapy such as creams or vaginal rings — because estrogen patches are typically cheaper than the alternatives, have the largest amount of safety data and are more likely to be covered by insurance, Kauffman said.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 10 May 2026
Kling says that for those with moderate to severe symptoms, hormone therapy – often called menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) – is one of the most effective options.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 May 2026
The current Menopause Society position statement confirms that for healthy women under 60 or within 10 years of menopause the benefits of hormone therapy outweigh the risks for most women.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 2 May 2026
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Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
The refills are typically for estrogen patches — versus other types of hormone therapy such as creams or vaginal rings — because estrogen patches are typically cheaper than the alternatives, have the largest amount of safety data and are more likely to be covered by insurance, Kauffman said.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 10 May 2026
Kling says that for those with moderate to severe symptoms, hormone therapy – often called menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) – is one of the most effective options.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 May 2026
The current Menopause Society position statement confirms that for healthy women under 60 or within 10 years of menopause the benefits of hormone therapy outweigh the risks for most women.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 2 May 2026
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“Hormone therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hormone%20therapy. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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hormone therapy
noun
variants
or hormonal therapy
: the therapeutic use of hormones: as
a
: the administration of hormones especially to increase diminished levels in the body
especially
: hormone replacement therapy
b
: therapy involving the use of drugs or surgical procedures to suppress the production of or inhibit the effects of a hormone (as estrogen or testosterone)
hormone therapy to treat breast or prostate cancer
c
: the administration or use of sex hormones or other agents (as antiandrogens) to suppress or induce the development of certain secondary sex characteristics to better align with the gender identity of an individual
Many transgender people take lifelong hormone therapy …—Carina Storrs
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