The uterus and the menopause.
The endometrial effects of HRT are of prime importance in compliance with long-term use, and safety with therapy. Different regimens have to be advocated according to menopausal status, to produce acceptable bleeding patterns.
Rees
M C
MC
John Radcliffe Hospital, Women's Centre, Headington, Oxford, UK.
D001706:Biopsy; D016889:Endometrial Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D004717:Endometrium / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology / Q000502:physiology; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004967:Estrogens / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D008593:Menopause / Q000502:physiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011372:Progestins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced*
D004967:Estrogens; D011372:Progestins