What is hormone replacement called?

Written by Thomas Anderson - February 23, 2023

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the treatment of menopausal symptoms with synthetic hormones. The two most common types of HRT are estrogen-only and combined estrogen-progestin therapy.

Symptoms Treated by Hormone Replacement Therapy

• hot flashes
• night sweats
• vaginal dryness or pain during intercourse
• osteoporosis
• mood swings
• irritability
• depression
• anxiety

Types of Hormone Replacement Therapy

• Estrogen-only therapy: Estrogen is the hormone most commonly prescribed for women who have had a hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus). Progestin is not needed because there is no risk of endometrial cancer in women without a uterus.

  Combined estrogen and progestin therapy: Progestin is added to estrogen therapy in women who still have their uterus. The combination of estrogen and progestin reduces the risk of endometrial cancer.

Key Terms Related to Hormone Replacement Therapy

• Menopausal symptoms: Physical and emotional changes that can occur in some women during the menopausal transition.

  Synthetic hormones: Manmade versions of hormones that are chemically similar to those produced by the body.

  Estrogen: A female sex hormone that is produced by the ovaries.

  Progestin: A synthetic form of progesterone, a female sex hormone that is produced by the ovaries.

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