Understanding Estrogen Replacement Therapy and Hormone Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide
Maintaining the balance and performance of the organism depends critically on hormones. Among other things, oestrogen is one of the main hormones in women in control of the reproductive system, mood, and bone health. Particularly in and following menopause, women's bodies naturally produce less oestrogen as they age, which causes symptoms including hot flashes, nocturnal sweats, mood swings, and a higher risk of osteoporosis. Many women find these developments to have a major effect on their quality of life. Often used to reduce the unpleasant symptoms linked with menopause and other hormonal imbalances include estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) and more general hormone therapy (HT). Although many treatments are now well-known and routinely recommended, their exact meanings and associated risks and benefits are still unclear. This blog aims to highlight the distinctions between ERT and HT, discuss the advantages and possible adverse effects, and investigate who might most gain