For women seeking advice on the use of HRT, the National Health and Medical Research Foundation has published a booklet(http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/wh35syn.htm) .  The overall aim of the booklet which is in 'plain English', is to give women the up-to-date information they need to make an informed choice as to whether or not to use HRT in their individual situation.

Synopsis of publication

Books released by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) which offer information and advice to health professionals and to consumers about the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Hormone Replacement Therapy: Exploring the Options for Women provides information about menopause and ways to manage menopausal symptoms. It aims to help women make decisions about whether or not hormone replacement therapy would be a good option for them.

 Hormone Replacement Therapy - Exploring the Options for Women 313.92 Kb

Making Decisions: Should I use hormone replacement therapy? (HRT) has been developed to assist women who are thinking about starting hormone replacement therapy make their decision.

 Making Decisions: Should I use hormone replacement therapy? (HRT) wh37nhmrc 740.92 Kb

Hormone Replacement Therapy: A Summary of the Evidence for General Practitioners and other Heath Professionals sets out the benefits and risks associated with use of hormone replacement therapy in women around the time of menopause. It is based on a comprehensive review of the the evidence, interpreted by an expert NHMRC working party.

 Hormone Replacement Therapy: A Summary of the Evidence for General Practitioners and other Heath Professionals 224.06 Kb

To order "Making Decisions:  Should I use hormone replacement therapy? (HRT)  
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