CASE DISCUSSION
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Presented United Arab Emirates by Dr. Yamini DharViews
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Case Description
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a medical treatment that involves supplementing or replacing hormones, typically estrogen and progesterone in women and testosterone in men, to address hormonal imbalances associated with aging, menopause, or certain medical conditions. In women, HRT is often...
Case Summary
- Menopause is defined retrospectively as the time following 12 months of amenorrhea, with the average age worldwide being 52 years, slightly earlier in Indian populations. The STRAWs classification is a tool to grade a woman's stage, informing medication decisions. Early menopause, before age 40, poses increased health risks due to prolonged estrogen deficiency.
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Dr. Yamini Dhar
Specalist in Obstrectics & Gynaecology, AlZahra Hospitals, UAEDisclosures
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