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1. www.nhs.uk › medicines › hormone-replacement-therapyTypes of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) - NHS

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   There are 2 types: monthly HRT if you're having regular periods – you take oestrogen every day, and take progestogen alongside it for the last 10 to 14 days of your menstrual cycle every month. 3-monthly HRT if you're having irregular periods – you take oestrogen every day, and take progestogen alongside it for around 10 to 14 days every 3 ...

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     Continuous combined hormone replacement therapy (HRT)...

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2. www.nhs.uk › medicines › hormone-replacement-therapy-hrtHormone replacement therapy (HRT) - NHS

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   Types of hormone, ways of taking HRT including tablets, patches and gel, and deciding which type is best for you Benefits and risks Benefits of HRT including relieving menopause symptoms and preventing osteoporosis, and risks to consider

3. www.nhs.uk › medicines › hormone-replacement-therapyWhen to take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) - NHS

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   You can take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) if you have menopause symptoms, including during perimenopause and after your periods stop (post-menopause). Menopause usually affects women between the ages of 45 and 55, but it can happen earlier. It affects anyone who has periods. HRT helps with symptoms and has other benefits, including helping ...

4. www.menopausematters.co.uk › pdf › HRT-Doses-Sep2021Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) – types, doses and regimens

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   woman who chooses to take HRT, the treatment is individualised to best suit her needs, taking into account types of symptoms, medical history, period pattern if present and current national recommendations and guidelines. Types and regimens The main part of HRT is estrogen since the menopausal symptoms and later consequences are due

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5. www.bupa.co.uk › health-information › womens-healthHormone replacement therapy (HRT): Types and risks - Bupa UK

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   • Oestrogen-Only HRT
   • Combined HRT
   • Tibolone
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   This form of HRT contains just the hormone oestrogen. It helps to relieve symptoms of the menopause and strengthens your bones. Low levels of oestrogen at the menopause can weaken your bones and make you more likely to break a bone if you fall. Your GP may offer you oestrogen-only HRT if you’ve had a hysterectomy(an operation to remove your womb). ...

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   If you haven’t had a hysterectomy, your doctor will advise you to take the hormone progesterone as well as oestrogen to protect you from developing womb cancer. You can take oestrogen and progesterone separately or combined in one therapy. If your doctor advises you to take them separately, there are options. 1. One option is micronised progesteron...

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   Tibolone is another type of hormone replacement therapy; it mimics the effects of oestrogen and progesterone. It also has weak androgenic (male hormone) properties. As a result, in some people, it can improve libido. You take tibolone as a tablet every day. Your doctor will only prescribe tibolone if you haven’t had a period for 12 months. The bran...

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   HRT is the first treatment a doctor will prescribe for you if you have a low sex drive (libido) and other (non-hormonal) reasons for this have been explored. If HRT alone hasn’t worked for you, your doctor may prescribe you testosterone. Ask your doctor for more information or discuss if this is a treatment option for you.

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6. www.nhsinform.scot › tests-and-treatmentsHormone replacement therapy (HRT) - NHS inform

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   Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment used to relieve symptoms of the menopause. It replaces the female hormones that are at a lower level as you experience the menopause. Oestrogen and progesterone are female hormones that play important roles in a woman’s body. Falling levels cause a range of physical and emotional symptoms ...

7. www.womens-health-concern.org › wp-content › uploadsInformation for women HRT – types, doses and regimens

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   rogen plus progestogen for the remaining 14 to 12 days. Sequentia. HRT is also available in the form of a combined patch. At times, it ma. be necessary to separate the estrogen and progestogen. An example may be an estrogen patch, gel or spray, with micronized progesterone, the progesterone being taken for 12 to 14 day.