Estrogen was first approved by the FDA for the treatment of menopausal symptoms in 1942, and for many decades estrogen replacement therapy had been widely prescribed for peri- and post-menopausal women. In 2002, however, data from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) suggested that hormonal therapy may be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer [...]
Tag Archives: hormone replacement therapy
Paroxetine CR May Be Helpful for Menopausal Women Discontinuing Hormone Therapy
November 12, 2007 – 6:40 pm
Reevaluating the Pros and Cons of Hormone Replacement Therapy
September 18, 2002 – 2:07 pm
Each year, more than 1.3 million American women become menopausal in the U.S. The menopausal transition is marked by intense hormonal variability, and frequently accompanied by vasomotor symptoms (e.g., hot flashes, night sweats), sleep disturbance, and altered libido. In addition, as women become estrogen-deprived, they may also experience an increased risk for osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, [...]
