hormone replacement therapy
noun
: the therapeutic use of hormones typically to increase diminished levels in the body : hormone therapy
The usual treatment for hypothyroidism is hormone replacement therapy.—
Kate Murphy
Kate Murphy
especially
: the administration of estrogen often along with a synthetic progestin especially to ameliorate the symptoms of menopause and reduce the risk of postmenopausal osteoporosis
—abbreviation HRT
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Abby Monteil, Them., 23 May 2025
Later, hormone replacement therapy may be offered to older teens or young adults.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 7 May 2025
Taking hormones via birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) also increases the risk.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 2 May 2025
Taking birth control or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may also trigger attacks for some people.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 22 Apr. 2025
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hormone replacement therapy
noun
: the therapeutic use of hormones typically to increase diminished levels in the body : hormone therapy
The usual treatment for hypothyroidism is hormone replacement therapy.—Kate Murphy
Kate Murphy
especially
: the administration of estrogen often along with a synthetic progestin especially to ameliorate the symptoms of menopause and reduce the risk of postmenopausal osteoporosis
—abbreviation HRT
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