HRT (Hormonal Replacement Therapy)

HRT (Hormonal Replacement Therapy)

HRT or Hormonal Replacement Therapy is a procedure to manage menopause in women. Menopause suggests the end of a female's fertile years. The symptoms start around 4-8 years before your last period.

The estrogen and other hormones start dropping, and HRT helps women deal with symptoms.

Types

Common types of HRT include:

• Estrogen

• Sequential or Cyclical HRT: Suitable for women if symptoms occur before menopause

• Continuous HRT

• Local Estrogen

Symptoms

• Hot/Cold flashes

• Vaginal discomfort

• Vaginal dryness

• Insomnia

• Mood swings

• Dry skin

• Depression

• Frequent urge to urinate

Benefits of HRT treatment 

Some of the benefits of HRT include:

• Relieves from hot/cold flashes

• It helps in sleeping better

• It helps with vaginal dryness 

• Improves your mood swings

• Improvement in joint pain

Consult your gynecologist at Felix hospital for any issues related to the female health condition.