Menopausal hormone replacement therapy

Curr Womens Health Rep. 2003 Oct;3(5):410-7.

Abstract

In this paper, the evolution of postmenopausal hormone replacement is reviewed, with an evidence-based approach and particular emphasis on the Heart and Estrogen/Progestin Replacement Study and Women's Health Initiative reports. This therapy will continue to evolve and have pertinence for women with menopausal symptoms and for osteoporosis prevention in selected patients.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Estrogen Replacement Therapy / adverse effects*
  • Estrogen Replacement Therapy / standards*
  • Evidence-Based Medicine / standards
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / prevention & control*
  • Postmenopause / drug effects*
  • Quality of Life*
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Risk Factors
  • United States
  • Women's Health