Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is most commonly known for treating the discomfort associated with menopause. However, more broadly, HRT is any form of hormone therapy that involves a patient receiving hormones to supplement or replace naturally occurring hormones in the body. For this discussion post, research different forms of HRT and choose one type to focus on. Most people know that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is used to treat the pain that comes with menopause. But in a broader sense, HRT refers to any type of hormone therapy in which a person gets hormones to add to or replace the body’s natural hormones.
Initial post: In your original post, describe a patient who may benefit from HRT. Explain the risks and benefits to using HRT in the scenario you chose. Be sure to include information on safety.
