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ERT
TermERT
Short definitionERT - Treatment with the hormone estrogen to increase the amount of estrogen in the body. It is given to women who have been through the menopause or who have had a premature menopause because of cancer treatment or surgery to remove the ovaries. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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ERT - Treatment with the hormone estrogen to increase the amount of estrogen in the body. It is given to women who have been through the menopause or who have had a premature menopause because of cancer treatment or surgery to remove the ovaries. ERT can help relieve menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and trouble sleeping. It may also help protect against osteoporosis (bone loss) and reduce the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Also called estrogen replacement therapy

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