estrogen replacement therapy

noun

: hormone replacement therapy involving the administration of estrogen without progestin

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Low-dose estrogen replacement therapy may also be used when symptoms are severe or when other treatments are not well-tolerated or are ineffective. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2024 In such instances, a healthcare provider would more likely prescribe estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and help relieve symptoms like hot flashes and vaginal dryness. James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024

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First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of estrogen replacement therapy was in 1967

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“Estrogen replacement therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estrogen%20replacement%20therapy. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

estrogen replacement therapy

noun
: the administration of estrogen especially to treat menopausal symptoms and prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis
abbreviation ERT

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