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      Treatments

        1. Understanding Menopause Treatment

          After menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is often prescribed to resupply the body with the hormones it no longer produces. 

        2. Treating Menopause Symptoms

          There are a number of different treatment options to consider if you're suffering from symptoms of menopause.

        3. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

          HRT (also known as hormone therapy, menopausal hormone therapy, and estrogen replacement therapy) uses female hormones -- estrogen and progesterone -- to treat common symptoms of menopause and aging. Doctors can prescribe it during or after menopause.

        4. Estrogen Hormone Therapy

          There are many types of estrogen therapy in many different forms -- pills, patches, suppositories, and more. The best type of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) depends on your health, your symptoms, personal preference, and what you need to get out of treatment. 

        5. Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right for You?

          While postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is an effective way to treat menopausal hot flashes, it is not recommended for everyone. 

        6. Pros and Cons of Hormone Replacement Therapy

          Here are the pros and cons of using hormone replacement therapy, as well as some alternatives.

        7. 10 Questions About Hormone Therapy During Menopause

          Ask your doctor about hormone therapy during menopause to find out if it's right for you.

        8. Natural Remedies

          Learn about herbs, supplements, and other natural remedies that some believe help with menopause symptoms.

        9. Complementary and Alternative Therapies

          Supplements, herbs and botanicals like black cohosh, evening primrose oil, and flaxseed are thought to relieve menopausal symptoms. Are they safe? What are the warning signs a product may not be legitimate? Find out.

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