Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Alternate Names : ERT (Estrogen Replacement Therapy), HRT
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Menopause symptoms
During menopause, the amount of estrogen produced by a woman's ovaries drops. These naturally occurring, low estrogen levels may cause symptoms that include hot flashes, sleep problems, mood swings, and vaginal dryness.
Most women experience relief from the hot flashes, sleep difficulties, and vaginal dryness within a few weeks of taking HRT. Short-term use (two to four years) of HRT to treat the symptoms of menopause still appears to be safe at this time. Usually, hot flashes and night sweats are less severe after a couple of years -- especially if HRT is tapered gradually.
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