title: The clinical decision regarding hormone replacement therapy.
abstract: The complexity of the decision to recommend hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for the postmenopausal woman depends on the medical status of the patient, her concerns and goals, and the indications being considered. This article suggests a practical approach that leads to informed, collaborative decision making between the health care professional and patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, USA.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000517:prevention & control; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008593:Menopause / Q000187:drug effects; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000517:prevention & control; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D018570:Risk Assessment