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What Type Of Medication For Menopause And Lightheadedness?
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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Hormone replacement therapy, also known as menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) or hormone therapy (HT), uses medications that contain the female hormones that the body has stopped producing after menopause. The primary reasons that women use HRT is for the relief of hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness.
Hormone replacement therapy uses either estrogen alone (known as estrogen therapy [ET]) or estrogen in combination with progestogen (known as...
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Medications That Help Common Menopause Symptoms
Hot Flashes Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is the most effective treatment for hot flashes and night sweats. Ask your doctor if the benefits of MHT outweigh the risks for you. If MHT is not an option for you, ask your doctor about prescription...
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