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hormone-replacement therapy

 

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Noun hormone-replacement therapy has 1 sense
  1. hormone replacement therapy, hormone-replacement therapy, HRT - hormones (estrogen and progestin) are given to postmenopausal women; believed to protect them from heart disease and osteoporosis
    --1 is a kind of therapy

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Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) refers to the medical treatment in which hormones are supplemented to alleviate symptoms caused by hormonal imbalances or deficiencies. It involves the administration of synthetic or bio-identical hormones to replace the ones that the body no longer produces in adequate amounts.

Senses:

  1. Medical Usage: HRT is commonly prescribed to relieve symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings.
  2. Alternative Usage: Some individuals opt for hormone replacement therapy to combat symptoms of gender dysphoria or to assist in transitioning from one gender to another.

Examples:

  • After consulting with her doctor, Lisa decided to start hormone replacement therapy to manage the uncomfortable symptoms of menopause.
  • Emily is undergoing hormone replacement therapy as part of her gender transition process.

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