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Reported benefits of combined hormone replacement therapy (CHRT) by the Women's Health Initiative
| Benefits of CHRT* | % Reduction |
|---|---|
| Lower incidence of colorectal cancer (Rossouw et al. 2002) | −37 |
| Fewer hip fracture (Rossouw et al. 2002) | −33 |
*Endometrial cancer rate reduced by 77 percent in non-WHI report (Gambrell et al. 1980).
