whether hormone replacement therapy reduces the risk of heart disease

September 1998

There are surprising new findings about whether hormone replacement therapy reduces the risk of heart disease.

Previous evidence suggested a 50% lower risk of heart disease in postmenopausal women who take estrogen.

Wyeth has been trying to get Premarin approved for this use. They sponsored a study...but some of its results are a big surprise.

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Table of Contents

whether hormone replacement therapy reduces the risk of heart disease
Antidepressants new antidepressant called Celexa (citalpram)
Antidepressants realizing that SSRI's can cause weight gain
Mainstream companies are now coming out with herbs
new reports on herbs
Cardiology recommendations for using Viagra in patients with heart disease
Diabetes new warnings of liver dysfunction in patients taking Precose (acarbose)
Diabetes estrogen replacement therapy might help prevent and treat type 2 diabetes in postmenopausal women
L-5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) supplements
Breast Cancer more women with breast cancer treated with a bisphosphonate
Breast Cancer new treatments for breast cancer
The American Psychiatric Assoc just put out new guidelines for treating panic disorder
Women's Health calcium supplements seem to work well for PMS
Women's Health CombiPatch, the first combination estrogen and progestin patch for menopausal symptoms
Women's Health Preven Emergency Contraceptive Kit
Rheumatoid Arthritis two exciting new drugs for rheumatoid arthritis