Summary:
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the most effective
therapy of menopausal symptoms for perimenopausal and
menopausal women. When HRT is individually tailored
women gain maximum advantages and the risk are
minimized. There are different types of hormones with
different doses and different routes of delivery exist. . The
use of HRT is an individual decision which women can
only make once she has been given correct information and
advice from healthcare professionals. HRT should be
recommended in women with premature ovarian
insufficiency with advice to continue until the average age
of menopause at 51.4 years. This review item promotes
confidence in prescribing HRT in most symptomatic women.
Prescribing HRT in women with relative contraindication
where evidence is limited. Quality of life is priority.
Multidisciplinary approach may be necessary and informed written consent documented.
Key words: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT),
Menopause, Quality of life.
(J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2018; 36: 26-32)