title: Optimal use of postmenopausal hormone replacement.
abstract: The well-informed physician can use the following specific strategies to help postmenopausal women obtain maximum benefit from estrogen therapy: 1) choosing the woman most likely to benefit; 2) initiating therapy at a time when it will do the most good; 3) tailoring treatment to maximize safety, efficacy, and acceptability; and 4) fostering patient commitment to long-term treatment through education, monitoring, and supportive counseling.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, San Francisco, California.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ettinger
mesh_terms: D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004967:Estrogens / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008593:Menopause; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011372:Progestins / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D004967:Estrogens; D011372:Progestins