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

Among the options: hormone replacement therapy, low-dose selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), gabapentin, clonidine, and fezolinetant. —Angela Haupt, TIME, 21 June 2024

For example, women over 50 may be more likely to take cholesterol-lowering medication or hormone replacement therapies. —Casey Seiden, Verywell Health, 19 June 2024

While fertility is the focus right now, the brand is also planning to invest in the menopause category and eventually offer hormone replacement therapy. —Emily Burns, WWD, 12 June 2024

Summer House: Martha's Vineyard's Preston Mitchum Says Wedding Planning Is 'Full Steam Ahead' (Exclusive) That same year, Shaye underwent hormone replacement therapy to help alleviate the gender dysphoria. —Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 12 June 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