RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 The case for hormone replacement: New studies that should inform the debate
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 670
OP 678
VO 69
IS 9
A1 Thacker, Holly L.
YR 2002
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/69/9/670.abstract
AB The Women’s Health Initiative found that the risks of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) exceeded its benefits in a large group of older postmenopausal women, but did not consider the efficacy of HRT in relieving vasomotor symptoms. Another recent study found that low-dose HRT was as effective as standard-dose HRT while causing fewer side effects. Smaller studies suggest that HRT may improve depression. HRT is not to be used for cardiovascular risk reduction. Genetic testing may point the way to more rational use of HRT.