Estrogen No Better Than Vaginal Lubricant for Postmenopausal Vaginal Symptoms - POEMs -...
Nov 15, 2018 - It is time to rethink the idea that vaginal atrophy caused by diminished estrogen is the cause of vaginal symptoms associated with menopause. Vaginal estradiol is no more effective than a non-prescription vaginal lubricant or placebo lubricant in the treatment of women with painful ...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1115/od3.html
Hormone Therapy for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Postmenopausal ...
Oct 1, 2018 - No benefit was observed in postmenopausal women receiving hormone therapy for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Find out more.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1001/od1.html
The Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Fracture, Dementia, and Cancer After Long-Term ...
Jul 15, 2018 - Long-term hormone therapy decreased the risk of all fractures, including hip and vertebral fractures. However, the risks far outweighed the benefits of this intervention.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0715/p117.html
Hormone Therapy for the Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions in Postmenopausal ...
Apr 15, 2018 - D.M. is a 52-year-old woman who presents to your office for a well-woman visit. She has been menopausal since 50 years of age and has no significant medical or surgical history. She is up to date on her recommended screenings, with normal mammography and colonoscopy results, and has no ...
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0415/p541.html
Hormone Therapy for the Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions in Postmenopausal ...
Apr 15, 2018 - The USPSTF recommends against the use of combined estrogen and progestin for the primary prevention of chronic conditions in postmenopausal women and the use of estrogen alone for the primary prevention of chronic conditions in postmenopausal women who have had a hysterectomy.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0415/od1.html
Minimal Effect of ERT on Sexual Function in Menopausal Women - POEMs - American Family ...
Mar 15, 2018 - Transdermal, but not oral, estrogen produced a small improvement in sexual function scores in menopausal women. The increases were very small and may not be noticeable by most women.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0315/p408.html
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