Hormone replacement therapy: short-term versus long-term use

J Midwifery Womens Health. 2002 Nov-Dec;47(6):461-70. doi: 10.1016/s1526-9523(02)00352-5.

Abstract

Midwives manage health care of women throughout the life cycle including prescribing hormone replacement therapy (HRT). This article presents a history of research on the use of HRT, as well as risks and benefits. Older research on the effects of HRT on heart disease, osteoporosis, and breast cancer is included. The results and recommendations of the Women's Health Initiative are examined.

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms / chemically induced
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control
  • Estrogen Replacement Therapy* / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Health Surveys*
  • Humans
  • Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / prevention & control
  • Postmenopause
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Risk Factors
  • Time Factors
  • United States
  • Women's Health*