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Hormone replacement therapy post Women's Health Initiative study: where do we stand?

2008; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 20; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1097/gco.0b013e32830dfa5c

1473-656X

Jean Calleja‐Agius, Mark Brincat,

Endometriosis Research and Treatment

Purpose of review The aim of this review is to look at all publications from the past 18 months, which deal with the impact of the Women's Health Initiative Trial on hormone replacement therapy. Recent findings There is a definite decline in the use of hormone replacement therapy among menopausal women. Summary More research needs to be done on the long-term effects of hormone replacement therapy, especially with regard to ultra-low dose hormone therapy.