An Introduction to Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a popular treatment for people experiencing the symptoms of hormone imbalance. As people age, their hormones naturally decline, leading to uncomfortable and often debilitating physical and emotional symptoms. Many of these symptoms can be alleviated by replenishing these hormones with HRT . This blog post will discuss why you might need hormone replacement therapy and how it works. What Is Hormone Replacement Therapy? Hormone replacement therapy replaces lost hormones with synthetic hormones to alleviate symptoms caused by hormone imbalances. This includes estrogen replacement therapy (ERT), testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), progesterone replacement therapy (PRT), etc. Depending on which hormones are being replaced, the type of treatment will vary; for example, most estrogen-replacement therapies involve taking a pill daily or using a topical cream or gel applied directly to the skin. Who Can Benefit from HRT? HRT is often used by wom