After menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is often prescribed to resupply the body with the hormones it no longer produces. There are a number of different treatment options to consider if you’re suffering from symptoms of menopause. HRT typically consists of an estrogen/progestin supplement — usually given orally or through a skin patch or gel. Estrogen is the component that treats hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and osteoporosis (thinning of the bones). Estrogen alone can increase the risk of endometrial or uterine cancer — since it stimulates cell growth — but progestin counteracts that risk. However, progestin and estrogen both have negative side effects like irregular bleeding, headaches, bloating, and breast swelling and pain.
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