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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Nicola Davis Science correspondent

UNBELIEVABLE: What is hrt and why are there shortages in the uk - The Untold Story

Hormone replacement therapy
HRT boosts levels of hormones that wane as women get older and approach the menopause. Photograph: BSIP/UIG/Getty Images

The UK is currently experiencing an acute shortage of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products. But what is HRT, and what is causing the shortages?

What is HRT?

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