hormone replacement therapy

noun

: the therapeutic use of hormones typically to increase diminished levels in the body : hormone therapy

The usual treatment for hypothyroidism is hormone replacement therapy.

—Kate Murphy

especially : the administration of estrogen often along with a synthetic progestin especially to ameliorate the symptoms of menopause and reduce the risk of postmenopausal osteoporosis

—abbreviation HRT

Examples of hormone replacement therapy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Your doctor may also recommend hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to help balance out hormone levels, which can come in pill, foam, spray, gel, ring, or patch form. —Ashley Abramson, SELF, 25 Nov. 2024

Additionally, transgender women who developed breast tissue after taking hormone replacement therapy should also be educated on the risks of breast cancer. —Maggie O'Neill, Health, 28 Sep. 2024

This local form of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a go-to option for many women, but finding a reliable source can sometimes feel like a challenge. —Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 26 Nov. 2024

For example, not all employer health plans cover menopause treatment, such as hormone replacement therapy, nutritional counseling, and preventive screenings. —Michelle Travis, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

hormone replacement therapy

noun

: the therapeutic use of hormones typically to increase diminished levels in the body : hormone therapy

The usual treatment for hypothyroidism is hormone replacement therapy.

—Kate Murphy

especially : the administration of estrogen often along with a synthetic progestin especially to ameliorate the symptoms of menopause and reduce the risk of postmenopausal osteoporosis

—abbreviation HRT