Hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms: putting benefits and risks into perspective
Warren, M.P.
Journal of Family Practice 59(12): E1-E7
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 1533-7294 PMID: 21135919 Document Number: 647688
Too many patients have needlessly foregone the relief provided by hormone therapy; timing of treatment can make all the difference.
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