In theory, people can take HRT for the rest of their lives, but the risks involved may increase with age. Doctors advise taking an individualized approach and regularly weighing the benefits and risks ...

In November 2025, the FDA initiated the removal of the “black box” warning from Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). HRT will ...

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a medical treatment designed to restore optimal hormone levels in people whose body’s hormone production has decreased. HRT’s purpose? Relieving the often ...

Women in their 50s who took estrogen and progestin hormone replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms had an increased risk of dementia within 20 years, a new observational study found. Symptoms of ...

There is little evidence that HRT causes people to gain weight. Weight gain during menopause has more to do with the changes in metabolism than whether a person takes HRT. Hormone replacement therapy ...

While HRT has many benefits for those with osteoporosis, certain side effects may occur that your doctor will need to consider. Osteoporosis is a common concern for people who have been through ...

University of Reading provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. A growing number of women are turning to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to alleviate distressing symptoms of the menopause ...

HRT produces a variety of changes similar to puberty in your body, not all of which are permanent. Your doctor will discuss them fully with you before you start treatment. HRT involves receiving a ...