Journal of International Reproductive Health/Family Planning ›› 2013, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (5): 352-355.

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Hormone Replacement Therapy should be Personalized

CHEN Mei,YU Qi   

  1. Kailuan General Hospital,Hebei United University,Tangshan 063000,China(CHEN Mei);Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,Peking Union Medical College Hospital,Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College,Beijing 100032,China(YU Qi)
  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Published:2013-09-15 Online:2013-09-15
  • Contact: YU Qi

Abstract: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is of choice for menopause population, to alleviate effectively those symptoms of menopause and to prevent the postmenopausal osteoporosis. However, it is necessary that HRT be personalized. The principles of personalized HRT are based on many aspects, such as symptoms, age, baseline diseases, indications and contraindications. When HRT is prescribed, many other aspects should be considered, including preparation and dose of HRT drug, route of administration, and the best ′treatment window′. The HRT should start at minimum dose with the best effect of treatment.

Key words: Menopause, Hormone replacement therapy, Osteoporosis, postmenopausal, Individuality