hormone replacement
[HOR-mone rih-PLAYS-ment]
nounpl: hormone replacements
reposição hormonal
1. Medical treatment in which hormones are artificially supplied to replace those no longer produced by the body, typically used to treat menopause symptoms or hormone deficiencies
She started hormone replacement therapy to manage her menopause symptoms.
Ela iniciou a terapia de reposição hormonal para controlar os sintomas da menopausa.
2. The process or method of administering synthetic or bioidentical hormones to compensate for declining natural hormone production
Hormone replacement can be administered through pills, patches, or injections.
A reposição hormonal pode ser administrada através de comprimidos, adesivos ou injeções.
Hormone replacement therapy has been a significant topic in women's health discussions in both Brazil and the USA since the 1960s. In Brazil, 'reposição hormonal' became particularly popular during the 1990s-2000s as a wellness treatment. In the USA, HRT gained prominence as a treatment for menopausal symptoms but has been subject to evolving medical guidelines and public perception regarding its risks and benefits. The term is widely discussed in medical, pharmaceutical, and wellness contexts in both countries.
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