Hormone replacement therapy. Risks, benefits, and costs.
Epidemiologic evidence on the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for postmenopausal women is accumulating. The apparent 50% reduction in risk of cardiovascular mortality could lead to universal HRT. Until a prospective, controlled trial is concluded, women must consider all the consequences of HRT. For the undecided, who would take HRT only to prevent osteoporosis, bone mass estimates might be warranted.
Delva
M D
MD
Department of Family Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ont.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors