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Review
. 1993 Oct:39:2149-54.

Hormone replacement therapy. Risks, benefits, and costs

M D Delva  1
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Review

Hormone replacement therapy. Risks, benefits, and costs

M D Delva. Can Fam Physician. 1993 Oct.

Abstract

Epidemiologic evidence on the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for postmenopausal women is accumulating. The apparent 50% reduction in risk of cardiovascular mortality could lead to universal HRT. Until a prospective, controlled trial is concluded, women must consider all the consequences of HRT. For the undecided, who would take HRT only to prevent osteoporosis, bone mass estimates might be warranted.

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