Medical-Economic Aspects of Hormone Replacement Therapy

This study provides a detailed analysis of the costs of treatment compared to the cost-savings of reduced illness and patient care needs. Hormone replacement therapy is rapidly becoming an important option for a number of important indications, including osteoporosis and other menopausal syndromes. Since treatment can last many years, the health benefits must be weighed against the therapeutic costs in order to reach a scientific rationale for treatment.