[Social medicine aspects of pre- and postmenopause].

Wien Med Wochenschr

Institut für Sozialmedizin, Universität Wien.

Published: December 1995

Due to the increasing life expectancy most women nowadays suffer from menopausal problems. These include not only menopausal symptoms, but also osteoporosis and atherosclerosis. Hormone replacement therapy therefore is a measure for keeping physiological standards. It has both preventive and therapeutic importance, for the individual as well as for the public. Menopause Management is a task for lifestyle medicine, as a combination of pharmaceutical treatment and lifestyle changes. The women and physicians are working in a menopause managing team, and prevention and treatment of diseases and disorders are not separated.

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