激素替代疗法及其在更年期的作用。

Nurs Times. 1996;92(28):34-9.

The physical and psychological effects accompanying the menopause can be distressing. Some 75-80% of all women develop at least some symptoms due to the sudden withdrawal of oestrogen. This paper reviews the use of hormone replacement therapy which can alleviate most menopausal symptoms.

更年期伴随的身体和心理影响可能令人苦恼。约75%至80%的女性会因雌激素突然减少而出现至少一些症状。本文综述了可缓解大多数更年期症状的激素替代疗法的应用。