Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy: A Comprehensive Overview

Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy: A Comprehensive Overview

As women reach menopause, levels of hormones like estrogen and progesterone (and sometimes testosterone) naturally drop. This can cause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, sleep problems, osteoporosis. HRT helps to balance these hormone levels, easing symptoms and reducing certain health risks.