Menopause And Hormone Therapy Study Guide Rated A+

2000 double-blind clinical trial on HRT and ERT {Ans: (done by WHI)- by 1990s women began asking if all women were on hormones and why all women required the same dose. ~ July 2002- HRT (Prempro) part of the study canceled because of increased incidence of heart disease and breast cancer 26% increase in breast cancer 41% increase in stroke 200% increase in blood clots in legs and lungs NO increase in "quality of life" or memory related issues 2000: ads talked about HRT and ERT as being a lifestyle change with no side effects mentioned 2004: ads talked about NOT being a life-long change with lower dose of hormones (marketing as a new and improved form HRT and ERT after WHI results released) Women taking HRT had: 37% less colorectal cancer 34% less hip fractures (increased bone density) March 2004- ERT part of study canceled because increased risk of stroke outweighed any benefits Changes after WHI results released (besides ad changes): # women taking HRT dropped dramatically Medical attitudes towards HRT changed Symptoms of menopause returned even stronger after women in study stopped taking HRT (after study terminated)}Surgical menopause {Ans: Can occur at any stage in a