Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Hormone replacement therapy is medications used to replace female hormones (oestrogen and progesterone) that are depleted in the body and are no longer produced by the body during menopause. ^{2, 3}
HRT should generally be started before the age of 60 and within ten years of menopause for maximum benefit – if it is clearly indicated and personal risk factors have been considered, HRT can be in the form of cream or gels, vaginal rings, tablets and skin patches. ¹

• Treatment of menopause symptoms.
• To prevent osteoporosis in older women (>55 years) and bone loss in women with premature menopause (<40 years).
• Symptoms which indicate urogenital atrophy.

• Heart disease.
• Stroke.
• Blood clots.
• Breast cancer.

• Breast tenderness.
• Breakthrough bleeding.
• Bloating.
• Nausea.

• Sensation of smoking.
• Eating a healthy balanced diet
• Managing stress
• managing chronic conditions you may have such as high cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disorders
• Cessation of smoking
• Limit the alcohol that you consume.
• Wearing loose clothing.