Controversy Arises over Estrogen and Heart Attacks
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events: 1900-2001
- Categories: Women’s Issues, Science, Medicine, Health
- Subcategories: Biology, Biologists, Scientists, Gender Issues, Sexism, Doctors, Physicians, Nurses
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, Women’s History
- Geographical Location: Washington, D.C.
- Date: April 4, 2000
Article abstract: A major scientific study revealed that hormone-replacement therapy might not prevent coronary disease in postmenopausal women.
Hormone Replacement and Aging
To some, it seemed inevitable that the women’s movement that emerged during the turbulent 1960’s would eventually affect virtually every aspect of women’s lives, especially issues related to their health and well-being. Countless activists sought ways of empowering women with information and technology designed to improve their physical and mental health. For the most part,...
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