Hormone replacement therapy are medications used to replace female hormones (oestrogen and progesterone) that are depleted in the body and areno longer produced by the body during menopause. [2; 3]
HRT should generally be started two to three years of menopause. HRT can be in the form of cream or gels, vaginal rings, tablets and skin patches. [1]

• Treatment of menopause symptoms.
• To prevent osteoporosis in older women (>55 years) and bone loss in women with premature menopause (<40 years).
• Symptoms which indicate urogenital atrophy.

• History of thromboembolism.
• Thrombophilia.
• History of chronic heart disease or stroke.
• Current or history of breast, endometrial or other oestrogen dependent cancers.
• Liver disease.
• Undiagnosed persistent urinary tract bleeding.
• Hypertension that is untreated.
• Porphyria.
• Severe migraines.

• Heart disease.
• Stroke.
• Blood clots.
• Breast cancer.

• Breast tenderness.
• Breakthrough bleeding.
• Bloating.
• Nausea.

• Sensation of smoking.
• Healthy lifestyle which should include eating a balanced diet, eating healthy, managing stress and any other chronic conditions you may have such as
  cholesterol.
• Limit the alcohol that you consume.
• Wearing loose clothing.