title: [Estrogens and carcinoma of the endometrium].
abstract: The physicians and the women were disturbed by recent communications discussing a possible relationship between the postmenopausal application of estrogens and endometrial carcinoma. An analysis of these reports is made critically and in detail. The practical aspects are delineated and a precise guide to postmenopausal estrogen therapy is presented.
mesh_terms: D004717:Endometrium; D004967:Estrogens / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000494:pharmacology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008593:Menopause / Q000187:drug effects; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D004967:Estrogens
vernacular_title: Ostrogene und Endometrium-Karzinom