Estrogen therapy during menopause and the treatment of osteoporosis.
Estrogen remains the single most effective agent in the treatment of menopausal symptoms and prevention of bone loss. This article focuses on the use of estrogen therapy during menopause and the pharmacotherapy of osteoporosis. Risks and benefits of hormonal therapy and regimen selection for menopausal women are discussed. The second section of the article focuses on current treatment strategies for osteoporosis.
Noyes
M A
MA
College of Pharmacy, University of Houston, Texas.
Demmler
R W
RW
D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000075202:Contraindications; D004967:Estrogens / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008593:Menopause / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000502:physiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D010821:Physicians, Family
D004967:Estrogens