title: Hormone replacement therapy and its role in the menopause.
abstract: The physical and psychological effects accompanying the menopause can be distressing. Some 75-80% of all women develop at least some symptoms due to the sudden withdrawal of oestrogen. This paper reviews the use of hormone replacement therapy which can alleviate most menopausal symptoms.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Holmes
mesh_terms: D000075202:Contraindications; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008593:Menopause / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D008875:Middle Aged