Hormone Replacement Therapy

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Title: Hormone Replacement Therapy (PDF file) (Links to English resource)

Summary: What are hormones and why do we have them? Hormones are chemicals that are made in our body. They help control many body functions such as growth, energy, repair, reproduction, digestion and internal body temperature. As women age their production of hormones decrease. These hormones include oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone. When these hormones decrease around the time of menopause, some women may experience symptoms such as hot flushes, vaginal dryness, urinary frequency, insomnia and mood swings. Lifestyle, diet and physical activity play an important role in managing symptoms associated with menopause.

Organisation: Jean Hailes Foundation

Publishing date: March 2009

Last reviewed: July 2009

Target audience: General

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