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D3.1.20 (HL)—Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Hormone replacement therapy supplies reproductive hormones after menopause to reduce symptoms linked to falling estrogen and progesterone concentrations in body tissues.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Objective
D3.1.20
Level
HL

Concept essentials

  • HRT replaces hormones that decline after menopause.
  • Estrogen replacement can reduce symptoms linked to low estrogen.
  • Progesterone or a progestogen may be included to protect the endometrium.
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