| the administration of estrogen and progestin to alleviate symptoms of menopause and, in postmenopausal women, esp. to protect against osteoporosis. Compare estrogen replacement therapy. Abbreviation: HRT |
| hormone replacement therapy n. Abbr. HRT The administration of estrogen and progestin to women to relieve the symptoms of menopause, prevent osteoporosis, and reduce the risk of heart disease. |
| hormone replacement therapy
The therapeutic administration of estrogen and often progesterone to postmenopausal women in order to reduce symptoms and signs of estrogen deficiency, such as hot flashes and osteoporosis. |