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HRT Side Effects

Meaning

HRT side effects refer to the spectrum of unintended and undesirable physiological or psychological responses that manifest during or as a consequence of receiving Hormone Replacement Therapy, which aims to supplement deficient endogenous hormones. These adverse events range from common, manageable symptoms like nausea, fluid retention, or breast tenderness, to rare but serious clinical risks such as an increased incidence of venous thromboembolism or specific hormone-sensitive malignancies. A careful, individualized clinical assessment is necessary to weigh the therapeutic benefits of HRT against the potential for these adverse outcomes.