Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care 2004: 30(1) Introduction “I’m confused, anxious, wary. The press coverage on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has left me feeling concerned and, frankly, troubled. Is HRT a good thing or isn’t it? Should I be taking it or shouldn’t I? I’ve even become doubtful about taking medical advice on all this. To be frank, I’m going to gather infor...

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)--risks and benefits.

12 Scenario 4 : Choice of hormone replacement therapy ( HRT )

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) — Definition and Side Effects

Many of the symptoms and signs of menopause can be attributed to the cessation of the production of estrogen by the ovaries in the menopausal stage. The most common complications that women face during menopause include vaginal dryness, soreness, dyspareunia, urinary frequency and urgency. Mood changes are also common during menopause and in postmenopausal women. Vasomotor instability can cause...

Hormone replacement therapy menopause with a better future--a survey of views on hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

OBJECTIVE To assess the views and prescribing practices of doctors regarding hormone replacement therapy (HRT). METHODS In April 1999, 103 doctors from a teaching hospital participated in a survey. Using a self-administered questionnaire, subjects were contacted at the departments of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Orthopaedics. RESULTS Seventy-two percen...