Hormone Replacement Therapy and The Brain

Download or read book Hormone Replacement Therapy and The Brain written by A.R. Genazzani and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-09-10 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years there has been increased interest in the possibility that hormone replacement therapy may have a significant impact on neurological function in the aging female. It has been hypothesized that estrogens may even have a protective role in the onset of Alzheimer's or other dementias. This volume draws together leading experts to review the existing scientific data and present a consensus view that will be a practical aid to clinicians. The book offers a state-of-the-art summary of current knowledge that gives readers a better understanding of the potential benefits of hormone therapy when treating Alzheimer's and other dementias.