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hormone replacement therapy [also called HRT]

(HOAR-moan ree-PLAYSS-mint THER-uh-pee)

Hormones (estrogen, progesterone, or both) given to women after menopause. They are used to ease symptoms of menopause.

Read about hormone replacement therapy and breast cancer risk.

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