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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According to the Mayo Clinic, for some women experiencing perimenopausal symptoms, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help alleviate hot flashes and night sweats, protect against bone loss and reduce the risk of heart disease when used appropriately.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
The agency also cited an analysis of 30 studies from 1966 through 2003 that showed starting hormone replacement therapy earlier could save lives.
—NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
In July, the FDA convened a panel of experts to discuss the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy for women.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
Health care may include the use of hormones to delay puberty in adolescents, behavioral health counseling to support and promote the gender identity with which a person aligns, and hormone replacement therapy.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
The agency also cited an analysis of 30 studies from 1966 through 2003 that showed starting hormone replacement therapy earlier could save lives.
—NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
In July, the FDA convened a panel of experts to discuss the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy for women.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
Health care may include the use of hormones to delay puberty in adolescents, behavioral health counseling to support and promote the gender identity with which a person aligns, and hormone replacement therapy.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 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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