Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), explained

MHT supplements oestrogen (and, for those with a uterus, a progestogen). It comes in different forms, including tablets, patches and gels. The type and dose are individualised.

A clinician considers your symptoms, age, personal and family history, and preferences. Like any treatment, MHT has both potential benefits and potential risks, and these are weighed up together for your situation. This page does not recommend a specific product or dose.

For many people with troublesome symptoms, MHT can be helpful. The balance of benefits and risks differs from person to person and can change with age and how it's taken. This is exactly the kind of decision that's best made in conversation with a clinician, rather than from general information alone.

If you're wondering whether MHT could help you, a specialist can talk through the benefits and risks in the context of your own health and help you make an informed choice.