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Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) plays a major role in the health care of postmenopausal women. We know HRT effectively relieves vasomotor symptoms, the primary reason why most women initially seek treatment, but it also offers a number of other advantages. Studies have provided strong evidence that HRT protects against osteoporosis, and there is evidence that potential benefits exist for Alzheimer’s disease, colon cancer, and depression.
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Lobo, R.A. (2002). Recent Findings in Cardiovascular Disease. In: Lobo, R.A., Crosignani, P.G., Paoletti, R., Bruschi, F. (eds) Women’s Health and Menopause. Medical Science Symposia Series, vol 17. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-1061-1_16
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