Clinical challenges in menopausal management: a case study approach.
Selecting an appropriate hormone replacement regimen can pose many challenges to the clinician and the patient. This report offers 4 case studies and clinical considerations illustrating both scientific and clinical considerations when collaborating with women to find an acceptable method to manage menopausal symptoms. Both traditional and complementary therapies are considered.
Provencher
G C
GC
Department of Nurse Practitioner, Graduate School of Nursing, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA. proaspen@gateway.net
McMullen
P C
PC
Seibert
D C
DC
D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy; D004967:Estrogens / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008593:Menopause; D008875:Middle Aged; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D011374:Progesterone / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects
D004967:Estrogens; D011374:Progesterone