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Both estrogen alone and estrogen combined with progestin have been shown to protect against hip fractures.
Hormone replacement therapy, also called menopausal hormone therapy or HRT, refers to hormones (estrogen, progesterone, or both) given to women after menopause to replace the hormones no longer produced by the ovaries.
Hormone replacement therapy benefits include relieving the symptoms of low estrogen levels such as hot flushes (also called hot flashes) and decrease the risk of osteoporosis. Some studies have also shown that estrogen has positive effects on short-term memory and mood in women.
Hormone replacement therapy can be given in a variety of ways, including continuous therapy, combined therapy, and cyclic therapy. HRT is always given by prescription from a qualified physician.