Long-term effects of postmenopausal hormone therapy.
Short-term use of hormone replacement therapy is potentially useful in alleviating menopausal symptoms. Some people have suggested that it may also have a role in preventing certain other conditions. This could mean large numbers of women taking this therapy for quite long periods. Do we know enough about the long-term effects to recommend such use? In this article we review the recent evidence.
Hunt
K
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MRC Medical Sociology Unit, Glasgow.
Vessey
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D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D004967:Estrogens / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced
D004967:Estrogens