Role of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Young Women Suffering from Menopausal Symptoms of Cancer —A Concise Review - Open Access Library Journal

OALibJ > Vol.2 No.12, December 2015

Role of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Young Women Suffering from Menopausal Symptoms of Cancer —A Concise Review ()

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DOI: 10.4236/oalib.1102069 1,261 Downloads 3,209 Views

Author(s)

D. Lokanatha, K. Govind Babu, Gita R. Bhat^*

Affiliation(s)

Department of Medical Oncology, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore, India.

ABSTRACT

Abstract: Cancer survivors are faced with several survivorship issues. In addition, young women may have to face the challenges brought on by premature menopause. The issue of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in these young ladies has always been a matter of debate. This article reviews the current recommendations for the use of HRT in various cancers. The newer hormonal replacement therapies have also been discussed.

KEYWORDS

Premature Menopause, Cancer Survivors, Hormone Replacement Therapy

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Lokanatha, D. , Babu, K. and Bhat, G. (2015) Role of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Young Women Suffering from Menopausal Symptoms of Cancer —A Concise Review. Open Access Library Journal, 2, 1-8. doi: 10.4236/oalib.1102069.

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