Prevalence of postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy in Hamburg

被引：4
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作者：
Flesch-Janys, D
Köchel, A
Koch, P
Berger, J
Braendle, W
机构：
[1] Freien & Hansestadt Hamburg, Arbeitsgrp Epidemiol Behorde Arbeit Gesundheit So, D-22085 Hamburg, Germany
[2] Univ Hamburg, Klinikum Eppendorf, Inst Math & Datenverarbeitung Med, Hamburg, Germany
[3] Univ Hamburg, Klinikum Eppendorf, Frauenklin, Abt Klin & Expt Endokrinol, Hamburg, Germany
来源：
GEBURTSHILFE UND FRAUENHEILKUNDE | 2001年 / 61卷 / 12期
关键词：
hormone replacement therapy; prevalence; prescriptions;
D O I：
10.1055/s-2001-19490
中图分类号：
R71 [妇产科学];
学科分类号：
100211 ;
摘要：
Objective: We aimed to study the prevalence of postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in a region in Germany. Methods: We analyzed prescriptions for HRT for women aged 40 years or older from two insurance providers (AOK and TK) in Hamburg, Germany. Results: The overall prevalence of HRT was 23.1%. Estrogens only were prescribed for 8.2%, sequential HRT for 5.7%, continuous combinations for 3.6%, and progestagens only for 0.7% of women. The prevalence for the companies TK and AOK was 31.7% and 21.2%, respectively. The highest prevalence of HRT was in women aged 50-59 years (58.3% and 41%, respectively). Conclusions: The prevalence of HRT is high. Because the data reflect only current users, the proportion of ever users will be higher. These data underscore the need for epidemiologic studies to clarify the risks and benefits of long-term HRT.
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页数：6
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