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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)hormonal therapyestrogen replacementhormone therapy
Antonyms / Antônimos
natural hormone productionhormone withdrawal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
reposição hormonal
Most common and widely used term throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
reposição hormonal / terapia hormonal
Both terms used interchangeably in medical contexts
São Paulo
reposição hormonal
Preferred term in medical and pharmaceutical sectors
Portugal
terapia de reposição hormonal (TRH)
Portuguese variant uses the acronym TRH more formally

Related Words

menopauseestrogentestosteronebioidentical hormonessynthetic hormonesendocrinology

Related Idioms & Phrases

going through hormone replacement
on hormone replacement
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →