ENDOMETRIUM AND HORMONAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY

BACKGROUND Estrogen induces endometrial stimulation and increases the risk for endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer. Added progestin diminishes endometrial stimulation.The risk for endometrial hyperplasia with hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) dependsof the type of formulation. Unopposed...

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Main Author: Branka Žegura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Slovenian Medical Association 2008-12-01
Series:Zdravniški Vestnik
Online Access:http://vestnik.szd.si/index.php/ZdravVest/article/view/847