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Treatment of Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms

Estrogen is the most effective treatment for menopausal vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes), but the Women's Health Initiative study found that women who took estrogen plus a progestin for more than 5 years were at increased risk for myocardial infarction, stroke, pulmonary emboli, deep vein thrombosis, breast cancer, and possibly dementia. Are there effective alternatives?...
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Title: Treatment of Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms
Publication: The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Issue #: 1197
Article Code: 1197b
Date: December 6, 2004
Volume: 46
Pages: 98-99

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