Hormone replacement therapy is a common way to help the symptoms of menopause. Hormone replacement therapy is medication that contains female hormones. You take the medication to replace the estrogen that your body stops making during menopause. Hormone therapy is most often used to treat common menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes and vaginal discomfort.

It is important to prepare for hormone therapy by speaking with your healthcare provider. Your doctor can provide advice on how to balance your hormones, as well as suggest lifestyle changes that may be beneficial. Additionally, they may recommend blood tests or imaging studies to assess the current level of hormones in your system.

You should also know what medications you are taking and if any of them could interfere with hormone therapy. It is also helpful to create a list of questions you have about the treatment process so you can better understand what will happen during therapy and after it has been completed. Lastly, make sure to keep all appointments with your healthcare provider and take their advice seriously, as this will help ensure successful results from hormone therapy.