What is Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?
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Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a system of medical treatment for surgically menopausal, perimenopausal and postmenopausal women, based on the assumption that it may prevent discomfort and health problems caused by diminished circulating estrogen and progesterone hormones.
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How do members experience Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hormone replacement | 15 | 4 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 5 | 5 | |
| Hot flashes | 3 | 4 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 2 | 0 | |
| General health | 2 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Breast tenderness | 1 | |
| Dry mouth | 1 | |
| Excessive sweating | 1 | |
| Night sweats | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 4 | |
| None | 9 |
Member evaluations
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Bonehealth
evaluated on May 12, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for menopause: Major
- Side effects: Mild
Katielou
evaluated on Sep 18, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for Hormone replacement: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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