Resources
Want to increase your knowledge of what the research says about Hormone Therapy? Feel free to visit the links below.
The 2022 hormone therapy position statement of The North American Menopause Society
“The 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society” (NAMS) updates “The 2017 Hormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society” and identifies future research needs. read more
The Controversial History of Hormone Replacement Therapy
The history of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) started in the 1960s, with very high popularity in the 1990s. The first clinical trials on HRT and chronic postmenopausal conditions were started in the USA in the late 1990s. read more
Hormone Therapy and the Progression of Coronary-Artery Atherosclerosis in Postmenopausal Women
In postmenopausal women with coronary artery disease, conjugated equine estrogen with or without continuous administration of medroxyprogesterone acetate has failed to slow the progression of atherosclerosis. read more
Vascular Effects of Early versus Late Postmenopausal Treatment with Estradiol
Data suggest that estrogen-containing hormone therapy is associated with beneficial effects with regard to cardiovascular disease when the therapy is initiated temporally close to menopause but not when it is initiated later. ​read more
The Menopause Report
One goal of The Menopause Society is to develop statements and other reports about clinical issues pertinent to women during the menopause transition and beyond. Originally published in the Society’s journal, Menopause, these statements are available for viewing. read more
Menopause: Vasomotor Symptoms, Prescription Therapeutic Agents, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Nutrition, and Lifestyle
1 Menopausal hormone therapy can be safely initiated in women without contraindications who are less than 10 years post-menopause and younger than 60 years of age. read more
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) replenishes women with ovarian hormones diminished during the natural menopausal transition to alleviate associated symptoms, especially hot flashes and night sweats. read more
Menopause Foundation of Canada
The Menopause Foundation of Canada (MFC) was created to raise awareness of the impact of menopause on women and society. Our mission is to eliminate the social stigma and taboos associated with menopause to ensure that this important women’s health issue is fully supported by our health care system, government, business and the broader community. read more