Reevaluating Hormone Replacement Therapy

Manson added: "I don't think that hormone therapy should be started or continued for the express purpose of preventing cardiac disease or other chronic diseases, because there are known risks. However, this is very different from the situation in a recently menopausal woman who has moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats which interfere with sleep and quality of life. Hormone therapy is known to be the most effective treatment for menopausal symptoms. It's still a very appropriate short-term treatment, but we still recommend using the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration of time necessary."

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