Rousseau M E
Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven, CT 06536-0740, USA.
Nurse Pract Forum. 1998 Sep;9(3):147-53.
For the large number of women who become menopausal each year, the decision of whether to use hormone replacement therapy is central. The author outlines treatment options, risks, and benefits of hormone therapy and examines likelihoods of outcomes. Based on the latest research, types of hormones available, prescription regimens, side effects, and alternatives to hormone therapy are discussed.
