title: Clinical use of oestrogens and progestogens.
abstract: Oestrogens cure climacteric complaints and prevent the late sequelae of oestrogen deficiency. Prevention of myocardial infarction and of osteoporosis is now the main argument for long-term substitution of oestrogens and progestogens in the post-menopause and leads to a reduction of overall morbidity and mortality in users. Indications, contraindications, some side effects, risk-benefit and cost-benefit considerations are discussed and practical advice for oestrogen medication with regard to doses, preparations and the addition of progestogens is given.
authors.affiliation: Universitäts-Frauenklinik Ulm, F.R.G.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lauritzen
mesh_terms: D002979:Climacteric / Q000187:drug effects; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D004967:Estrogens / Q000494:pharmacology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008593:Menopause / Q000187:drug effects; D045167:Progesterone Congeners / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology
chemical_list: D004967:Estrogens; D045167:Progesterone Congeners