Hormone therapy (often called HRT) treats menopause symptoms by replacing the estrogen the ovaries no longer make. Women who still have a uterus also take a progestogen to protect the womb lining.
It's the most effective treatment for hot flashes and night sweats, and helps with other symptoms too. It comes in several forms — skin patches, gels, tablets, and low-dose vaginal products for vaginal dryness.
Like any treatment it has benefits and risks that depend on your age and health, so the choice is individual — see how to get menopause treatment.