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§ Hormones & TRT

Menopausal HRT

Hormone replacement therapy for perimenopausal and menopausal women, typically estrogen and progesterone. Telehealth HRT providers offer online consultations

Fact-checked 12 May 2026Plain-English Reference

Modern menopausal HRT uses transdermal estrogen and oral or vaginal progesterone (when a uterus is present). It is the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms and reduces bone-loss risk. The 2002 WHI findings have been substantially recontextualized; current NAMS guidance supports HRT for symptomatic women under 60 or within 10 years of menopause.

§ Where Menopausal HRT Comes Up