Hormone replacement therapy for all? Universal prescription is desirable

摘要

At a recent European consensus development conference on the menopause (Montreux, Switzerland, September 1995) it was concluded that hormone replacement therapy improves the quality of life, increases collagen, reduces urinary symptoms, and improves cognitive function. Although hormone replacement therapy has become an everyday part of the lives of millions of women, there are three main reasons why many who would benefit do not take oestrogen supplementation.