Estrogen replacement therapy

[es-truh-juhn ri-pleys-muhnt ther-uh-pee]

A therapy that uses estrogen hormones to treat common symptoms, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness, that occur during menopause and aging. Doctors can prescribe it during or after menopause.

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