estrogen replacement therapy

The administration of estrogen is effective for treating many problems associated with menopause, including hot flashes, breast atrophy, vaginal dryness, and psychological symptoms. Estrogen is also effective for increasing libido. In addition, estrogen increases bone density, thereby decreasing the risk of fracture. Although estrogen…

Estrogen replacement therapy, which is typically combined with supplemental calcium, is effective in decreasing bone loss when begun during menopause, although it will provide some benefit if started later. Estrogen therapy is used only in women who have undergone hysterectomy and therefore no longer have…

Estrogen replacement therapy, which should be combined with supplemental calcium, is most effective in decreasing bone resorption when begun during menopause, although it will provide some benefit if started later. In women who have an intact uterus, estrogen must be taken with progesterone to reduce…

…a previous pregnancy, obesity, and estrogen replacement therapy following menopause. In the early 21st century in the United States, the incidence of uterine cancer increased, in part because of increases in the prevalence of overweight and obesity among women.