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  1. Hormone replacement therapy
    HRT; ERT; Estrogen replacement therapy ... many health care providers used to believe that HRT might help reduce the risk of heart disease ... health care providers to revise their recommendations regarding HRT. The study was partly intended to examine the ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007111.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Menopause
    ... not have a uterus, progesterone is not necessary. HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY For years, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was the main treatment for menopause symptoms. ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000894.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Breast cancer
    ... given to the women in the 1940s - 1960s. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) -- You have a higher risk for breast cancer if you have received hormone replacement therapy for several years or more. Many women take ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000913.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Melasma
    ... birth control pills (oral contraceptives) and women taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) during menopause. Sun exposure is also a strong ... several months after stopping birth control pills or HRT, or after delivering a child. It may return ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000836.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Osteoporosis
    ... it appears to be less effective than bisphosphonates. HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY Estrogens are still used to prevent osteoporosis but ... The dose of hormone therapy being considered Prior hormone replacement therapy taken in the past Quality of life issues ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000360.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Colloid nodular goiter
    Thyroid hormone replacement therapy is prescribed for iodine deficiency. If you can increase the iodine content of your diet, you may no longer need thyroid hormone replacement therapy. You may need surgery to remove all or ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000383.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Aging changes in the female reproductive system
    ... the risk of complications such as osteoporosis. However, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may have side effects such as vaginal bleeding, ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/004016.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Heart disease and women
    ... major study showed that post-menopausal women taking hormone replacement therapy have an increased risk of heart attack and ... control cholesterol levels. New guidelines no longer recommend hormone replacement therapy, antioxidant supplements, or folic acid to prevent heart ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007188.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Hysterectomy - series (image)
    ... Removal of the ovaries causes immediate menopause and hormone replacement therapy (estrogen) may be recommended. The average hospital stay ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/presentations/100029_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Histiocytosis
    ... fight infections Breathing support (with a breathing machine) Hormone replacement therapy Physical therapy Special shampoos for scalp problems Supportive ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000068.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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