TABLE 3 .

Anticipated benefits of combined hormone replacement therapy (CHRT) disproved by the Women's Health Initiative

Disproved benefits of CHRT
40–50% reduction in coronary heart disease (Rossouw et al. 2002)
Improved general health (Hays et al. 2003)
Vitality (Hays et al. 2003)
Improved mental health (Hays et al. 2003)
Fewer symptoms of depression (Hays et al. 2003)
Sexual satisfaction (Hays et al. 2003)
Reduction in breast and genital cancer(Wilson 1962; Rossouw et al. 2002)
Prevent cognitive deterioration (Shumaker et al. 2003)