What are the signs that you need hormone replacement therapy?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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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.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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