Hormone replacement therapy questions and answers guide
Patricia Anstett presents a concise guide on hormone replacement therapy HRT covering what it is who should use it risks benefits and common regimens The article explains estrogen and progestin use plus variations such as continuous and cyclic therapy and notes ongoing debates about safety and effectiveness.
PEPI study informs estrogen guidance for menopause
A major PEPI study reported at an American Heart Association meeting supports estrogen-progestin combinations for heart protection and clarifies how to take hormone replacement therapy. Doctors stress informed, individualized decisions despite ongoing debate over long-term cancer risks and benefits for osteoporosis and heart disease.
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