Abstract
Most women live long enough to become postmenopausal. Menopause is not a disease, but it can be associated with discomfort, a decreased quality of life, and an increase in the disease risks of osteoporosis and coronary heart disease. The onset of menopause is an excellent time for a women's primary care physician to assess her overall health and the need for health maintenance measures, which may include hormone replacement therapy.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Breast Neoplasms / chemically induced
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Cardiovascular System / drug effects
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Climacteric / physiology*
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Estradiol / blood
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Estrogen Replacement Therapy / adverse effects
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Female
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Health Promotion
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Humans
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Menopause / physiology*
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Middle Aged
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Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / physiopathology
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Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / prevention & control
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Progestins / administration & dosage
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Risk Assessment
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Risk Factors
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Substance Withdrawal Syndrome