hormone replacement therapy

Definition / meaning of hormone replacement therapy

Hormones (estrogen, progesterone, or both) given to women after menopause to replace the hormones no longer produced by the ovaries. Also called HRT and menopausal hormone therapy.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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