HORMONE THERAPY: WHAT WE KNOW NOW

Course overview

Katherine Shelby, MSN, WHNP, RN Contact Hours: 1.00 The purpose of this article is to provide nurses with the latest findings about hormone and estrogen replacement therapy and with information they need to effectively care for their menopausal patients. When you complete this article, you will be able to: 1. Discuss the findings of the Heart and Estrogen-Progestin Replacement Study Follow-up (HERS II) and the Women's Health Initiative. 2. Discuss the risks associated with hormone replacement therapy. 3. Describe alternatives to hormone replacement therapy.