The future of postmenopausal hormone therapy: It's time to move forward.
There are good reasons why the use of postmenopausal hormone therapy is at a contemporary low level. But an analysis of these factors provides explanations that offer a basis for appropriate and renewed use. A more optimistic position is supported by an up-to-date appraisal of clinical studies.
Speroff
Leon
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, United States. lsperoff@msn.com
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