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Combined continuous hormone replacement therapy: an update

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 June 2009

Laurence C Udoff  and
Eli Y Adashi
Laurence C Udoff
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84132, USA
Eli Y Adashi*
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84132, USA
*
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah, Suite 2B200, 50 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84132, USA.
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A growing body of information now supports the theory that oestrogen replacement therapy can substantially eliminate or attenuate the complications incurred as a result of the menopause. In particular, data support the claim that oestrogen replacement therapy for postmenopausal women is associated with the relief of vasomotor symptoms, the prevention of osteoporosis and urogenital atrophy, a lowering of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, improved cognitive functioning, and a lower incidence of Alzheimer's disease.

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Reproductive Medicine Review , Volume 6 , Issue 1 , March 1997 , pp. 1 - 22
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1997

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