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Menopausal Hormone Therapy Cessation

Meaning

The deliberate and medically managed discontinuation of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) in women who have been using it to manage symptoms related to estrogen deficiency. Cessation is often initiated due to a patient’s preference, the conclusion of a recommended treatment window, or the emergence of new contraindications or health risks. This process requires careful clinical guidance to manage the potential return of vasomotor symptoms, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, or psychological effects.