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USPSTF: Hormone Replacement Therapy
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is an independent panel of experts in primary care and prevention that systematically reviews the evidence of effectiveness and develops recommendations for clinical preventive services. This statement summarizes the USPSTF recommendations for use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for the primary prevention of chronic conditions in postmenopausal women.
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The National Institutes of Health: Menopause and HRT
New findings from the Women's Health Initiative and other studies offer important information about the risks and benefits of long-term menopausal hormone therapy. The links here point to information resources, including the most current from the NIH, on both long-term and short-term hormone use, and other concerns related to women's health during and after menopause.
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National Cancer Institute
This site provides a comprehensive listing of current clinical trials involving postmenopausal hormone use.
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National Library of Medicine
This is a goldmine of postmenopausal HRT information from the National Library of Medicine.
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The Hormone Foundation
The Hormone Foundation is dedicated to serving as a resource for the public by promoting the prevention, treatment and cure of hormone-related diseases.
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Association of Reproductive Health Professionals HRT Resource Center for Providers and Patients
The Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP) is a multidisciplinary association of professionals who provide reproductive health services or education, conduct reproductive health research, or influence reproductive health policy.
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Earlymenopause
A website and support community for women who are experiencing early menopause due to: natural early menopause; premature ovarian failure; surgery (hysterectomy and oophorectomy); cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation; autoimmune disorders and other conditions.
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HRT Debate
Follow the links on this page to find out why 13.5 million women were taking hormones, and what benefits should still be pursued.
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at the National Institutes of Health
This is a consumer-focused link providing facts about postmenopausal hormone therapy from the NHLBI Health Information Center.
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North American Menopause Society
This site contains information on perimenopause, early menopause, menopause symptoms and long-term health effects of estrogen loss, and a wide variety of therapies to enhance health.
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