Hormone replacement therapy
Explore what HRT may mean for your next chapter, with your symptoms, health history, and preferences in mind.
View treatmentsMenopause care
Starting at $79/mo ($237 for a 12-week supply).
Understanding HRT
Your experience is individual.
Your care should be, too.
Menopause is a natural stage of life, but the changes that come with it can feel different for every woman. Hot flashes, night sweats, sleep changes, and vaginal discomfort are among the symptoms worth discussing with a clinician.
Hormone replacement therapy uses hormones such as estrogen, sometimes with a progestogen, to treat certain menopause symptoms. The appropriate treatment depends on your symptoms, medical history, and whether you have a uterus.
HRT is not appropriate for everyone. A clinician can help you weigh potential benefits, risks, and nonhormonal alternatives.
Every treatment is prescribed only after review by a licensed clinician.
What to discuss with your clinician
1
Your symptoms
Which changes are affecting your day-to-day life, when they started, and what you’ve already tried.
2
Your health history
Your current medications, whether you have a uterus, and any history of cancer, blood clots, stroke, heart disease, or liver disease.
3
Your options
Potential benefits and risks, hormonal and nonhormonal choices, and how treatment would be reviewed over time.
Questions about HRT
Is HRT right for everyone?
No. Suitability depends on your symptoms, age, time since menopause, and medical history. Certain conditions can make hormone therapy unsuitable. Discuss your individual situation with a licensed clinician.
What are the potential risks?
Risks vary by treatment type and individual circumstances. Some hormone therapies can increase the risk of blood clots, stroke, gallbladder disease, or certain cancers. A clinician should explain the risks relevant to you before prescribing.
Are there nonhormonal options?
Yes. Depending on your symptoms, a clinician may discuss nonhormonal prescription treatments, vaginal moisturizers or lubricants, and changes to sleep or daily routines.
This information is educational and is not a diagnosis, prescription, or treatment recommendation. Treatment requires individual clinical evaluation. Compounded medications, if prescribed, are not FDA-approved.