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

The clinic helps transgender youth find safe hormone replacement therapy, mental health services, STI and STD testing, and OB/GYN services for trans-masculine patients. —Rachel Murphy, Health, 8 Jan. 2025

Without the ability to pay for prescription refills on hormones like testosterone and estrogen, trans Americans would face the prospect of having to suddenly stop hormone replacement therapy, which can cause adverse side effects like menopausal symptoms. —Orion Rummler, Them, 8 Jan. 2025

Proponents of gender-affirming care bans inaccurately portray the effects of hormone replacement therapy on trans people's reproductive ability by conflating the treatment with sterilization. —Orion Rummler, Them, 31 Oct. 2024

Thomas previously competed with the men's team but later switched to the women's team while transitioning to female through hormone replacement therapy. —Fox News, 10 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