Treatmentestablished

Female Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Prescription estrogen (with progesterone for women with a uterus) delivered via patch, gel, tablet, or ring to treat menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms.

Prescription estrogen (with progesterone for women with a uterus) delivered via patch, gel, tablet, or ring to treat menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms. Clinics market it for hot flashes, bone protection, sleep, mood, and healthy aging.

Evidence

established

Strong evidence that HRT relieves vasomotor menopausal symptoms and reduces osteoporosis risk when started near menopause onset; the general longevity/lifespan-extension claim beyond symptom and bone outcomes is not established.

Regulatory notes

European Union
Prescription-only and EMA/nationally approved for menopausal symptoms; in Spain dispensed only under medical prescription with individualized risk assessment.
United States
Prescription-only; FDA-approved for moderate-to-severe menopausal symptoms and osteoporosis prevention, carrying boxed warnings on cardiovascular and cancer risks.
United Arab Emirates
Prescription-only; provided through DHA/DoH-licensed physicians and pharmacies, subject to MoHAP registration of the specific products.
United Kingdom
Prescription-only; widely provided via NHS and private clinics under national menopause guidance.

General information, not medical or legal advice. See our disclaimer.

Also known as

HRT, MHT, menopausal hormone therapy, estrogen therapy, estrogen replacement, female HRT, menopause hormone therapy

Where to find it

33 clinics in the directory offer female hormone replacement therapy (hrt). Prices shown are the cheapest for this treatment where published; always confirm with the venue.

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