Risks and benefits of postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy

The author reports on the up to date view of the hormone replacement therapy of women with postmenopausal complaints. The benefits of the hormone replacement therapy in the treatment of vasomotor symptoms and bleeding disorders and in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and postmenopausal osteo...

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Published inOrvosi hetilap Vol. 139; no. 44; p. 2639
Main Author Szántó, F
Format Journal Article
LanguageHungarian
Published Hungary 01.11.1998
Subjects
Aged
Cardiovascular Diseases - prevention & control
Estrogen Replacement Therapy - adverse effects
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Osteoporosis - prevention & control
Risk Assessment
Risk Factors
Thromboembolism - chemically induced
Thromboembolism - prevention & control
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Summary:The author reports on the up to date view of the hormone replacement therapy of women with postmenopausal complaints. The benefits of the hormone replacement therapy in the treatment of vasomotor symptoms and bleeding disorders and in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and postmenopausal osteoporosis are discussed. The connection between hormone replacement therapy, thromboembolism and cancer are reported. In the authors opinion, the hormone replacement therapy must be available for all the most women suffering from climacteric complaints. A strong cooperation between the menopausal care units and GP-s is advisable.
ISSN:0030-6002