Statins and Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy: Is There a Role for Combining these Therapeutic Modalities?
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Recent trials of postmenopausal hormone therapy have shown lack of cardiovascular benefit or possible harm among women with and without underlying cardiovascular disease [1-7] . Despite a favorable impact on several cardiovascular risk markers, hormone therapy is thus not recommended for the primary or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. [8] Although alternatives are available, hormone therapy remains the most effective treatment for postmenopausal hot flashes and may be indicated for postmenopausal urogenital problems and for prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.[8]
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