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hormone replacement therapy; the use of estrogen combined with progestin for the treatment of menopausal symptoms and the prevention of some long-term effects of menopause.
Ãâó: womenshealth.about.com/library/blmeno7.htm
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A prescribed hormone therapy used to control menopausal symptoms; benefits include reducing the risk of heart disease and osteoporosis. Some research suggests that HRT may increase the likelihood of certain types of breast cancers in women with high-risk profiles. Women should consider their personal and family medical histories and discuss their options with their doctor before taking supplemental hormones.
Ãâó: www.zoefoods.com/health_info/glossary.htm
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The substitution of naturally declining hormones with synthetic or artificial hormones in women during menopause. [top of page]
Ãâó: www.heartlandfields.com/soy_health/soy_glossary.ht...
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| HRT |
Hostage Rescue Team, an elite FBI unit that responds to terrorist and similar high-risk incidents. HRT is often used to describe any similar sort of team, such as the SEALS, GIGN, etc.
Ãâó: www.tea-and-medals.co.uk/glossary.htm
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| HRT |
estrogen given in pill form to replace the estrogen lost after menopause; may or may not be given in conjunction with progesterone
Ãâó: www.femara.com/info/page/resources-glossary-call
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