Hormone replacement therapy and women’s health

Jennifer Eng-Wong; Ifeyinwa Obiorah; V. Craig Jordan

doi:10.1142/9781848169586_0004

Hormone replacement therapy and women’s health

Jennifer Eng-Wong, Ifeyinwa Obiorah, V. Craig Jordan

Breast Medical Oncology

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Abstract

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the most efficient treatment for the relief of menopausal symptoms. Prophylactic administration of HRT has been used in clinical practice in postmenopausal women with increased risk for osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease or Alzheimer’s disease. However, potential risks of cancer, thromboembolism and stroke have created some insecurity in the prolonged use of therapy. In this chapter, an extensive review of clinical trials will be made to assess the potential benefits and risks of HRT.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Estrogen Action, Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators, and Women's Health
Subtitle of host publication	Progress and Promise
Publisher	Imperial College Press
Pages	81-109
Number of pages	29
ISBN (Electronic)	9781848169586
ISBN (Print)	9781848169579
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1142/9781848169586_0004
State	Published - Jan 1 2013

Keywords

Breast cancer
Coronary heart disease
Hormone replacement therapy
Osteoporosis
Women’s health initiative

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
General Medicine
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics(all)

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