Using HRT in the safest and most comfortable dosage and regimen for your individual needs will provide the best therapeutic results with the least risks and side effects. What you can expect in terms of symptom relief from your HRT program is discussed in the next chapter.

Types of Estrogen

• Oral estrogen tablets
  
• Transdermal estrogen patch
  
• Estrogen vaginal cream
  
• Intramuscular injection
  
• Subcutaneous pellets
  
• Buccal estrogen
  
• Estrogel

• Synthetic progestins
  
• Oral micronized progesterone
  
• Vaginal or rectal progesterone suppositories
  
• Progesterone skin cream