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Review
. 1997 Mar;24(1):205-21.

Menopause

H L Thacker  1
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  • PMID: 9016737
Review

Menopause

H L Thacker. Prim Care. 1997 Mar.

Abstract

Most women live long enough to become postmenopausal. Menopause is not a disease, but it can be associated with discomfort, a decreased quality of life, and an increase in the disease risks of osteoporosis and coronary heart disease. The onset of menopause is an excellent time for a women's primary care physician to assess her overall health and the need for health maintenance measures, which may include hormone replacement therapy.

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