- female
- 50 Years
- 31/03/2021
What are the signs that you need hormone replacement therapy?
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Hormone replacement therapy is usually needed when a women reaches her menopause. Symptoms such as hot flashes, Night sweats, Vaginal dryness, Pain, itching, or burning during intercourse, Bone loss, Low sex-drive, Mood changes and Irritability show that one may need HRT.
Dr. Ranjith Suggests...
Consult a Endocrinologist
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