Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormone replacement therapy is a medical treatment for menopausal, perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Hormone replacement therapy involves a series of drugs designed to artificially boost hormone levels. The main types of hormones involved used are estrogens, progesterone or progestins, and sometimes testosterone. Hormone replacement therapy has certain risks associated with it and it is not as commonly prescribed as it once was. Any woman who is considering hormone replacement therapy should talk to her doctor, who can help her evaluate her health risk profile and make an informed decision about hormone replacement therapy. This information on hormone replacement therapy is for your information only and is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your primary health care provider.