print email comment close Women's Health Initiative (WHI) URL: http://www.whi.org/ Description: This site for "one of the largest preventive studies of its kind in the United States" contains information and preliminary research results, including "risks and benefits," for a study of the impact of taking estrogen plus progestin (also known as Hormone Replacement Therapy, or HRT) in post-menopausal women who have not had hysterectomies. Also includes preliminary information about the impact of estrogen-only HRT on women who have already had hysterectomies. Has a FAQ and links to related resources. Library of Congress Subject Headings: Hormone therapy Hormone therapy -- Research Menopause -- Hormone therapy Women -- Health and hygiene LII Database Information: Record 13104 created by Karen Schneider on 07/11/2002 Last modification on 03/10/2004 Published: 07/11/2002   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/13104