title: The therapeutic role of estrogens in postmenopausal women.
abstract: This article reviews the history and present use of estrogens for the treatment of menopausal symptoms. It includes management of several different cases, including a review of all estrogens and estrogen/progestin preparations available in the United States.
authors.affiliation: Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1695 Eastchester Road, Suite 301, Bronx, NY 10461, USA. rfreeman@montefiore.org
authors.forename: Ruth
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Freeman
authors.forename: Robert M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Lewis
mesh_terms: D000282:Administration, Intravaginal; D000284:Administration, Oral; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000628:therapy*; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy; D004967:Estrogens / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D019584:Hot Flashes / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D047648:Perimenopause / Q000502:physiology; D017698:Postmenopause
chemical_list: D004967:Estrogens