HRT and the cardiovascular system.
Oestrogen is cardioprotective for women. Not only does it have a beneficial effect on the circulating blood lipid fractions, but it is now established that oestrogen has a positive influence in preventing the deposit of cholesterol in the arterial endothelium. It also induces vasodilation, increases peripheral blood flow and leads to a fall in blood pressure. The use of oestrogen to reduce cardiovascular disease far outweighs any potential adverse changes.
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Centre for the Management of the Menopause, Royal Hospital for Women, Paddington, New South Wales.
D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D001777:Blood Coagulation / Q000187:drug effects; D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000187:drug effects*; D015243:Cholesterol, VLDL / Q000378:metabolism; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy; D004967:Estrogens / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008593:Menopause
D015243:Cholesterol, VLDL; D004967:Estrogens