HRT

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HRT is a common abbreviation that most often stands for hormone replacement therapy, a medical treatment used to supplement or replace hormones in the body.

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HRT canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf abbreviation
associatedWithRisk breast cancer
cardiovascular disease
stroke
venous thromboembolism
canUseSubstance estrogen
other sex hormones
progesterone
progestin
testosterone
contraindication active thromboembolic disease
history of estrogen-dependent cancer
unexplained vaginal bleeding
duration often recommended at lowest effective dose for shortest duration compatible with treatment goals
field medicine
goal improvement of quality of life
prevention of bone loss
relief of menopausal symptoms
hasType combined estrogen-progestogen HRT
estrogen-only HRT
local HRT
systemic HRT
monitoredBy clinical symptom evaluation
hormone level assessment
requires individual risk–benefit assessment
medical supervision
routeOfAdministration oral
topical
transdermal
vaginal
standsFor hormone replacement therapy
treatsCondition genitourinary syndrome of menopause
hot flashes
night sweats
osteoporosis prevention in postmenopausal women
vaginal dryness
vasomotor symptoms
typicalPatientGroup people with premature ovarian insufficiency
perimenopausal women
postmenopausal women
some transgender people
usedFor replacing hormones
supplementing hormones
treating symptoms of menopause
usedIn gender-affirming hormone therapy contexts

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HRT abbreviation HRT