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Health Encyclopedia: Menopause Medications

Medications


Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Doctors used to believe that HRT could help reduce the risk of heart disease and other health risks in addition to treating menopausal symptoms. The results of an important study, called the Women's Health Initiative (WHI), led doctors to revise their recommendations regarding HRT.

The WHI, started in 1991, enrolled 161,809 women between the ages of 50-79 in 40 different medical centers. Part of the study was intended to examine the health benefits and ...

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This medication is a female hormone and is usually given to women who no longer produce the... Read more »

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...vaginal dryness), products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before ... Read more »

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This medication is a female hormone and is usually given to women who no longer produce the amount... Read more »

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...have sometimes caused rare but very serious side effects. Discuss the risks and benefits of... Read more »

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