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Hormone replacement therapy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1590 words) |
 | HRT is also used by transgendered or transsexual people to aid them in attaining the secondary sex characteristics of their desired sex. |
| HRT is seen as either a short-term relief (often one or two years, usually less than five) from menopausal symptoms (hot flashes, irregular menstruation, fat redistribution etc.) or as a longer term treatment to reduce the risk of osteopenia leading to osteoporosis. |
| Although HRT with progestins and equine estrogens was once widely thought to promote cadiovascular health in women, on February 4, 2004, the American Heart Association released guidelines stating that it should no longer be considered as an agent to increase heart health or to decrease the chances of cardiovascular disease. |
| MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) (1976 words) |
| HRT is most often used to treat symptoms of menopause such as "hot flashes," vaginal dryness, mood swings, sleep disorders, and decreased sexual desire. |
| HRT should not be given strictly for the prevention of high cholesterol or heart disease. |
| HRT is also available as a patch which is applied to the abdomen or the thigh. |
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