Abstract
This chapter presents information on the indications for the use of post menopausal hormone therapy. Side effects and risks of this form of therapy are also summarized. Recommendations are made concerning the clinical management of patients receiving hormone treatment.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Arteriosclerosis / etiology
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Atrophy / drug therapy
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Breast Neoplasms / chemically induced
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Climacteric / drug effects
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Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
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Estradiol Congeners / adverse effects
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Estradiol Congeners / therapeutic use*
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Female
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Humans
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Hypertension / chemically induced
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Menopause / drug effects
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Middle Aged
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Osteoporosis / drug therapy
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Risk
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Thromboembolism / chemically induced
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Urogenital System / drug effects
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Urogenital System / pathology
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Uterine Neoplasms / chemically induced