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Menopausal Hormone Therapy for the Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions

Menopausal Hormone Therapy for the Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions

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Menopausal Hormone Therapy for the Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions


This topic page summarizes the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on menopausal hormone therapy for the primary prevention of chronic conditions.


Current Recommendations

Release Date: October 2012
  • The USPSTF recommends against the use of combined estrogen and progestin for the prevention of chronic conditions in postmenopausal women.
    Grade: D Recommendation.
  • The USPSTF recommends against the use of estrogen for the prevention of chronic conditions in postmenopausal women who have had a hysterectomy.
    Grade: D Recommendation.

Supporting Documents

Supporting Document Related Items
Recommendation Statement (PDF File, 157 KB; PDF Help) Clinical Summary (PDF File, 57 KB; PDF Help)
Consumer Fact Sheet (PDF File, 114 KB; PDF Help)
Evidence Report (PDF File, 164 KB; PDF Help) Evidence Synthesis (PDF File, 1 MB; PDF Help)
Current as of October 2012

Internet Citation:
Menopausal Hormone Therapy for the Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions, Topic Page. October 2012. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspspmho.htm

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