Hormonal therapy is a method of treatment undertaken to treat medical conditions associated with hormonal disorders, ranging from alleviating menopausal symptoms to increasing fertility. The human body consists of various hormones, such as estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, growth hormone, thyroid hormone, and luteinizing hormone (LH). Hormonal therapy is usually used to maintain hormonal balance and help overcome illnesses due to hormonal disorders in the body. Various uses of hormonal therapy Some of the uses of hormonal therapy that you need to know about, namely: 1. Relieve symptoms of menopause When entering menopause, the hormones estrogen and progesterone in a woman's body will decrease, resulting in the appearance of various symptoms, such as feeling hot or hot (hot flashes), vaginal dryness, and decreased sex drive. To reduce the discomfort, hormonal therapy can be an option. Types of hormonal therapy that can be used are estrogen therapy and combinat...