GENERAL ASPECTS OF MENOPAUSAL HORMONAL THERAPY (M.H.T.)

KONSTANTINE KHARABADZE; DAVID KOBESHAVIDZE; ZAZA BOKHUA

doi:10.52340/jecm.2023.03.01

GENERAL ASPECTS OF MENOPAUSAL HORMONAL THERAPY (M.H.T.)

Authors

KONSTANTINE KHARABADZE
DAVID KOBESHAVIDZE
ZAZA BOKHUA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52340/jecm.2023.03.01

Keywords:

Menopausal hormonal therapy (M.H.T.), Drospirenone, Endometrium, menopause

Abstract

Different aspects of M.H.T. are discussed. This type of replacement therapy intended for treatment of menopausal complains as well as for prevention of cardiovascular disorders and osteoporosis. Prescription of M.H.T. based on accurate assessment of benefits/risks ratio. Low, effective dose of hormones (Э – 0,5mg/drospirenone – 0,25mg) is recommended in continuous regime, for peroral administration.

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