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Hormonsubstitutionsterapi, often abbreviated as HRT, is a medical treatment that involves administering hormones to individuals to replace or supplement hormones that their bodies are not producing in sufficient amounts. The most common application of HRT is in managing symptoms associated with menopause in women. During menopause, the ovaries produce less estrogen and progesterone, leading to symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood changes, and bone loss. HRT aims to alleviate these symptoms by providing external doses of these hormones.
There are different types of HRT available, including estrogen-only therapy and combined estrogen-progestogen therapy. The choice
Beyond menopause management, HRT is also used in other medical contexts. For transgender individuals, hormone therapy