Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
for Menopausal Symptoms
Medical treatment using oestrogen (alone or combined with progesterone) to replace hormones lost during menopause, effectively treating hot flushes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and mood changes.
How it works
Oestrogen replacement restores hypothalamic thermoregulatory stability, reducing vasomotor symptoms. Also maintains vaginal epithelial health, bone density, and supports neurotransmitter balance.
What to watch for
Requires GP prescription and regular review. Small increased risks of breast cancer (combination therapy), DVT, and stroke in certain women. Benefit outweighs risk for most healthy women under 60 with significant symptoms. Not for women with hormone-sensitive cancers.
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