There are two common types of postmenopausal hormone therapy:
•Estrogen therapy: For this type of HRT, you take estrogen as a stand-alone hormone, typically in a low dose as a daily pill or patch. Your doctor might also prescribe you estrogen as a gel, cream or vaginal ring to relieve menopausal symptoms and prevent bone fractures.
• Estrogen progesterone/progestin hormone therapy: This HRT combines estrogen and progesterone to reduce cancer risk and treat menopausal symptoms like hot flashes.