“The type of HRT most suited to a woman will depend on a variety of factors, including her stage in the menopausal process, and whether or not she has had a…”.1
Umbrella
What may the Hormone Therapy Types Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Combined/Combination HT/HRT
- Continuous HT
- Continuous Oestrogen and Progestogen Combinations
- Cyclical/Sequential HT/HRT
- Estrogen Therapy (ET)
- Estrogen-Progestogen Therapy (EPT)
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- Hormone Therapy (HT)
- Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)
- Oestrogen Only HT/HRT/Therapy
- Oestrogen and Progestogen Combination HRT
- Progestin/Progestogen
Different Differences
Is hormone therapy (HT) one-size-fits all?
No. In HRT: Which HRT? the (British) Women’s Health Concern explain:
There are over 50 different combinations of HRT currently available. Most women will make their choice over whether to take HRT, and which form, with the help of their GP”.2
Who is a GP?
DotS and/or DotC (Depending on the Country) a GP may be a qualified and registered general practitioner, a medical practitioner, a medical doctor or a doctor.
Uterus or No Uterus
Is the type of HT prescribed for women with a uterus different from the type of HT prescribed for women without a uterus?
Yes. On page one in Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) elaborate on:
“Hormone therapy involves taking estrogen in doses high enough to raise the level of estrogen in your blood in order to treat hot flashes and other symptoms. Because estrogen stimulates the lining of the uterus, women with a uterus need to take an additional hormone, progestogen, to protect the uterus. Women without a uterus just take estrogen. If you are bothered only by vaginal dryness, you can use very low doses of estrogen placed directly into the vagina”.3
Uterus
What type of HT may be prescribed for women who have a uterus?
In Hormone Help Desk: ET, EPT, and More – Estrogen-Progestogen Therapy (EPT) the NAMS explain:
“Women with a uterus who wish to use estrogen for symptom relief should combine it with a progestogen to protect the lining of the uterus (endometrium). Estrogen stimulates the uterine lining and causes it to thicken, increasing risk for endometrial cancer (cancer of the lining of the uterus). Progestogen is used to decrease the risk caused from ET, but does not protect against the type of uterine cancer that that is unrelated to estrogen. EPT is associated with side effects similar to ET and should be used at the lowest effective dose consistent with treatment goals. The risk of breast cancer appears to be higher with EPT, especially when used long-term (more than 5 yrs)”.4
No Uterus
What type of HT may be prescribed for women who do not have a uterus?
In Hormone Help Desk: ET, EPT, and More – Estrogen Therapy (ET) the NAMS elaborate on:
“Therapy with estrogen alone is generally appropriate only for women who have had a hysterectomy and do not need any uterine protection in the form of progestogens (either as natural progesterone or synthetic progestin) to prevent uterine cancer”.5
Health Care Provider
How do I find out what type of HT to use?
If you would like to find out what type of HT to use, it may be in your best interest to talk to your health care provider about this.
One of the points of consensus about menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) in the Revised Global Consensus Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Section B: General Principles Governing the Use of MHT – endorsed by seven menopause-related organizations – published online 20 June 2016, is:
- “The option of MHT is an individual decision in terms of quality of life and health priorities as well as personal risk factors such as age, time since menopause and the risk of VTE, stroke, ischemic heart disease and breast cancer. MHT should not be recommended without a clear indication for its use”.6
What is VTE?
VTE can be an abbreviation for Venous Thromboembolism.
Health Topics A-Z
Where may I find Health Topics related to Hormone Therapy Types?
In Health Topics A-Z you may find:
Health Topics A-Z
- Bioidentical Hormones
- Hormone Therapy
- Hormone Therapy Alternatives
- Hormone Therapy Benefits and Risks
- Hormone Therapy Options
- Hormone Therapy Risks
- Hormone Therapy and Estrogen Plus Progestogen Therapy
- Hormone Therapy and Estrogen Therapy
- Hormone Therapy and Systemic Therapy
- Hormone Therapy and Tibolone
Links
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Links
This Links List to third party websites is neither comprehensive nor exhaustive. Inclusion on this Links List does not imply endorsement or recommendation. Non-inclusion on this Links List does not imply non-endorsement or non-recommendation. Third party websites are not under the control of Meno Martha International Menopause Directory. Third party websites may contain explicit medical images and/or sexual references. Please read Meno Martha International Menopause Directory’s Links Policy before proceeding to a Link. Please contact Webmaster if you experience a problem with a Link.- 9 Myths and Misunderstandings About Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT): 6. Myth – Complementary Medicines and Therapies Are As Effective As MHT and Safer
- 9 Myths and Misunderstandings About Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT): 7. Myth – Compounded Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Is Safer Than Conventional MHT
- Bioidentical Hormones Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Bioidentical Hormones: Are They Safer?
- Combined Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)
- Deciding About Hormone Therapy
- Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use
- Decidir Sobre La Hormonoterapia
- Estrogen & Hormones: Estrogen & Heart Disease
- Fact Sheets and Downloads: Additional Downloadable Resources – Vaginal Estrogen Therapy
- HRT and Bleeding Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- HRT and Breast Cancer: Overall Risks and Benefits Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- HRT and the Risk of Breast Cancer Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Hormone Help Desk: ET, EPT, and More
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Alternatives
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Types
- Hormone Therapy: Is It Right for You?
- Hot Flash Relief Without Hormones
- Hot Flashes: Manage Without Medication?
- Hot Flashes: What Can I Do?
- Index To Drug-Specific Information [United States]
- Information About Menopause [Multiply Languages] [Videos]
- MHT and Breast Cancer Risk
- Making Sense of Menopausal Hormone Therapy Means Understanding the Benefits As Well As the Risks
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Estrogen Replacement Therapy After Ovary Removal
- Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopause FAQs: Hormone Therapy for Menopause Symptoms
- Menopause Matters
- Menopause Symptoms and Relief
- Menopause Treatment
- Menopause – Is Menopausal Hormone Therapy (HRT) Safe? [Multiply Languages] [Video]
- Menopause: Diagnosis & Treatment
- Menopause: Diagnosis and Management – Information for the Public: Questions To Ask About Menopause [NICE Guideline]
- Menopause: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) [Video Interview Stories]
- Menopause: Medicines To Help You
- Menopause: Menopause – Hormone Treatments
- Menopause: Non-HRT and Lifestyle Options [Video Interview Stories]
- Menopause: Non-Hormonal Treatment & Relief for Hot Flashes
- Menopause: Symptoms & Causes
- NAMS 2017 Position Statement Updates Guidelines for Hormone Therapy Use
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Know the Science: How Medications and Supplements Can Interact
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Menopausal Symptoms: In Depth
- Oestrogen Only Menopausal Hormone Therapy
- Practical Prescribing Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Recent Review Confirms Safety of Low Dose Vaginal Estrogen: July 2019
- Revised Global Consensus Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy
- Risks and Benefits of MHT/HRT
- The North American Menopause Society Statement on Continuing Use of Systemic Hormone Therapy After Age 65
- Tipos de Hormonoterapia
- Types of Hormone Therapy
- Urogenital Problems
- Vaginal Dryness
- Vaginal Dryness
- Video Series-2018 – Moisturizers, Lubricants, and Prasterone
- Video Series-2018 – Tailoring Estrogen Therapy for Maximum Cardiovascular Health
- Video Series-2019 – What Is New In Hormone Therapy?
- Video Series-2020 – TSECs—A New Treatment Option for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
Video Series-2019 – Treatment Options for Vaginal Dryness In Survivors of Breast Cancer and In Those With A High Risk of Breast Cancer
- What Is Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) and Is It Safe?
- Women Can Breathe Sigh of Relief When Using Vaginal Estrogen To Treat Menopause Symptoms
- Women’s Wellness: Treating Hot Flashes and Night Sweats Without Hormones [+ Video]
Sources
Where may I find the Sources quoted?
You may find the Sources quoted at:
Sources
- HRT: Which HRT? Reviewed: December 2017. Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/hrt/ Accessed: 03 November 2020
- HRT: Which HRT? Reviewed: December 2017. Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/hrt/ Accessed:03 November 2020
- Deciding About Hormone Therapy Use. 2017:1. North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/docs/default-source/for-women/menonote-deciding-about-ht-2017.pdf Accessed: 03 November 2020
- Hormone Help Desk: ET, EPT, and More – Estrogen-Progestogen Therapy (EPT). North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopauseflashes/menopause-symptoms-and-treatments/hormone-help-desk-et-ept-and-more Accessed: 18 July 2020
- Hormone Help Desk: ET, EPT, and More – Estrogen Therapy (ET). North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopauseflashes/menopause-symptoms-and-treatments/hormone-help-desk-et-ept-and-more Accessed: 03 November 2020
- De Villiers, T. J., Hall, J. E., Pinkerton, J. V., Pérez, S. C., Rees, M., Yang, C. and Pierroz, D. D. Revised Global Consensus Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Section B: General Principles Governing the Use of MHT. Climacteric, 2016;19:4:314 https://www.imsociety.org/manage/images/pdf/ba6379e868044bec13015ac2b84f2753.pdf Accessed: 03 November 2020