Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
HRT for Menopause
A medical treatment used to restore female hormone levels to their normal amounts to reduce the symptoms of menopause
What is hormone replacement therapy?
Most menopausal symptoms pass on their own after a few years, but can be very uncomfortable during this time.
Need to know
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Your consultant will administer the most appropriate type of hormone replacement therapy for you. Most women take a combination of oestrogen and progestogen. Women who don't have a womb can take oestrogen on its own.
Depending on what your doctor deems the most suitable method for you, you may be given tablets, skin patches, gel, vaginal cream or pessaries (a prosthetic device). This medication can be taken continuously without a break, or in cycles where you take oestrogen continuously and only take progestogen every few weeks. -
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Your doctor will let you know how best to prepare for your treatment. -
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You may experience some side effects after you first start treatment. This may include:
- breast tenderness
- teaches
- nausea
- indigestion
- abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding.
This should pass, but it may take several weeks for the effects of the treatment to become apparent. You will need to have a follow-up appointment with your doctor to discuss whether the therapy is helping you sufficiently. If not, your medication may be adjusted.
Our doctors specialising in HRT
We're proud to work with leading doctors, including gynaecologists and GPs, who are experienced in managing symptoms of the menopause, and whose skills are matched by their integrity and compassion.
Our locations in London
From complex health problems to investigations, diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional healthcare across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Portland Hospital
205 - 209 Great Portland Street
London W1W 5AH
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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The Prostate Centre
18 Devonshire Street
London W1G 7AQ
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
Private hormone replacement therapy in Birmingham
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The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham B15 2FQ
Book an appointment
Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
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020 7079 4344