Hormone Replacement Therapy During and After Menopause

Hormone Replacement Therapy During and After Menopause

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been used in clinical practice for decades as a therapeutic
approach for mitigating menopausal symptoms. The primary objective of HRT is to alleviate
menopausal symptoms during the perimenopausal and menopausal phases. The symptoms mostly
encompass vasomotor and genitourinary issues resulting from the deficiency of oestrogen and
progesterone. These symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood swings,
sleep disturbances, depressive episodes, skin and metabolic changes.