Hormone Replacement Therapy: Benefits, Risks, and Guidelines

HRT remains one of the most effective treatments for menopausal symptoms.

Benefits

• Reduces hot flashes
• Improves bone density
• Enhances quality of life

Risks

• Cardiovascular concerns
• Breast cancer (context-dependent)

Guidelines

• Use lowest effective dose
• Individualize treatment duration

Conclusion
HRT should be prescribed after careful risk-benefit evaluation.