[Role of the family doctor in the complex treatment of early and late consequences of postmenopause. Effect of estrogen-progestogen on osteoporosis].

The physiology and pathology of menopause are discussed on the basis of data in the literature and based on the author's own long lasting experience. The advantages and disadvantages of oestrogenic and progestogenic treatments are also discussed. Factual knowledge on osteoporosis is summarized. The disease, its diagnosis and therapy and its occurrence (with special respect to the Hungarian situation) are also discussed.