How long should a Hormone replacement , be taken.?

How long should a hormone replacement be taken. Is there a time frame, in order to stay safe.How long should a Hormone replacement , be taken.?If you are taking hormone replacement at natural age of menopause (age 44 and older), the rule is to take it for the shortest amount of time and in the smallest dose to get you through your symptoms. If you are a younger woman and are taking it to replace hormones because you had your ovaries removed, then you should take it till age of natural menopause (around age 50).