title: Continuous combined hormone replacement therapy and its effects.
abstract: The cessation of menstruation at the menopause is a great relief for most women. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in sequential regimens re-creates a monthly cycle and period-type bleeds, which are a major cause for dissatisfaction, especially for older, postmenopausal women. Continuous combined therapy aims to provide the benefits of HRT without cyclical bleeding.
authors.affiliation: Solihull Hospital.
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Sturdee
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D004338:Drug Combinations; D004717:Endometrium / Q000187:drug effects; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000517:prevention & control; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D004338:Drug Combinations