Hormone replacement therapy is helpful in balancing estrogen and progesterone in women and treating menopausal symptoms. Common types of delivering hormones are - estrogen-only HRT, cyclical HRT, continuous HRT, long-cycle HRT and local estrogen. Patients can take HRT using various ways such as creams or gels, skin patches, tablets and vaginal rings. Everyone has a different condition so it is necessary to consult a licensed doctor to choose the right treatment method and dosage.