Hormone replacement therapy

Hormone replacement therapy, also known as menopausal hormone therapy or postmenopausal hormone therapy, is a form of hormone therapy used to treat symptoms of the female menopause.  Estrogens and progesterones are the main drugs used.  Evidence shows that there are health benefits but there can be side effects.

 Common side effects 
 Headache
 Upset stomach, stomach cramps or bloating
 Diarrhea
 Appetite and weight changes
 Changes in sex drive or performance
 Nervousness
 Brown or black patches on the skin
 Acne
 Swelling of hands, feet, or lower legs due to fluid retention
 Changes in menstrual flow
 Breast tenderness, enlargement, or discharge
 Sudden difficulty wearing contact lenses

 References 

Category:Female reproductive system