Extended follow-up of hormone therapy trials does not support use for chronic disease prevention

Extended follow-up of the two Women's Health Initiative hormone therapy trials does not support use of hormones for chronic disease prevention, although the treatment may be appropriate for menopausal symptom management in some women, according to a study in the October 2 issue of JAMA .

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-10/tjnj-efo092613.php