Editorial: Note from the editors: change is afoot -- Menopause International

Note: in the absence of available full paper/s (pay per view/subscription) of the several related articles blogged, there is no reference to those with genetic predispositions/risks/advantages with hormone replacement therapy. The one abstract (Review - Hinds/Price) discusses risks related to sarcoma/granulosa but no mention of genetics eg. BRCA's/familial colorectal cancers and/or prior research regarding ERT/colorectal cancers.

"Our understanding of the menopause and the management of its issues is in a continual state of flux. Since the publication of the original Women's Health Initiative study and the immediate conclusions and position statements from various specialist societies and regulatory authorities, clinicians have had little choice other than to significantly change their clinical management. So, is this a change for good? Whether you were a supporter or detractor of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), or even sat on the academic fence you will be aware that many clinicians have withdrawn from even discussing the place of HRT in the management of menopausal issues with their patients. This cannot be a good thing...."cont'd