Should prescription of postmenopausal hormone therapy be based on the results of bone densitometry?

Ann Intern Med. 1990 Oct 15;113(8):565-7. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-113-8-565.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Bone Density*
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Densitometry / economics*
  • Estrogen Replacement Therapy* / adverse effects
  • Estrogens / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / prevention & control*
  • Progestins / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Estrogens
  • Progestins