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Research, Technology, Methods > therapeutics > drug therapy > hormone replacement therapy > estrogen replacement therapy
Preferred Term:

estrogen replacement therapy

Definition:
The use of hormonal agents with estrogen-like activity in postmenopausal or other estrogen-deficient women to alleviate effects of hormone deficiency, such as vasomotor symptoms, dyspareunia, and progressive development of osteoporosis. This may also include the use of progestational agents in combination therapy.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
hormone replacement therapy
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • estrogen-progestin combination therapy
  • estrogen-progestin replacement therapy
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/202773
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