Hormone replacement therapy: the risks and benefits of treatment

Several recent large studies have provoked concern among both health professionals and the general public regarding the safety of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). This article provides a review of the current literature surrounding the risks and benefits of HRT in postmenopausal women, and how the data can be applied safely in everyday clinical practice.

Keywords Hormone replacement therapy, menopause, oestrogen

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