What Does HRT Mean in Medical Terms?

HRT stands for hormone replacement therapy. Hormones replacing those lost at menopause.

Where you will see HRT

You will most often see HRT in medication orders and prescriptions, maternity and women’s health records, diabetes and hormone clinic notes.

Example

A medication order might be written with “HRT” as shorthand for hormone replacement therapy.

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