Is hormone replacement therapy worth the risks?

The risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have long been the source of confusion and controversy. Here we summarise the latest evidence to assist pharmacists in supporting patients thinking about HRT.

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Source: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency



References

Sources: British Menopause Society (BMS) and Women’s Health Concern; Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust; Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence; NHS England

Editorial advisers: Lucy Skea, pharmacist with a special interest in menopause and member of the BMS; Nuttan Tanna, pharmacist consultant, women’s health and osteoporosis/bone health and BMS-accredited specialis

Infographic: Rich Lee

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Citation
The Pharmaceutical Journal, PJ, October 2019, Vol 303, No 7930;303(7930):DOI:10.1211/PJ.2019.20207189

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