Hormone replacement therapy, atherosclerosis and importance of early intervention
Authors:
Tomáš Fait 1,2; Michal Vrablík 3
Authors‘ workplace:
Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika 2. LF UK a FN Motol
1; Katedra zdravotních studií VŠP Jihlava
2; Centrum preventivní kardiologie, III. interní klinika – endokrinologie a metabolismu 1. LF UK a VFN v Praze
3
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AtheroRev 2023; 8(1): 45-50
Category:
Reviews
Overview
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the most effective therapy of acute climacteric syndrome and prevention of osteoporosis. When starting treatment within 10 years of menopause, i.e., before the onset of irreversible changes in the vessel wall and nervous tissues, it is a window of opportunity to prevent atherosclerosis and dementia. At a later start, on the contrary, it worsens these processes.
Keywords:
Atherosclerosis – hormone replacement therapy – timing of therapeutic intervention
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