Hormone Replacement Therapy Explained

6. Types Of Hormone Replacement Therapy

There are three main types of hormone replacement therapy. Hormone replacement therapy with estrogen only is common in women who have had a hysterectomy because there is no risk of endometrial cancer. Cyclical hormone therapy replacement is for women who are still menstruating but have symptoms of menopause. Continuous hormone replacement therapy is used in women who have already gone through menopause. In some cases, a doctor may prescribe Tibolone, which is a synthetic hormone using a combination of progestogen and estrogen.