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Below are websites that contain various information about Hormone Replacement Therapy. Each website has been reviewed and evaluated, a summary for each is provided. Click here for more information on evaluation method.

www.drkoop.com/family/womens/menopause/

Drkoop.com is led by Dr. C. Everett Koop, former U.S. Surgeon General. It contains several articles dealing with issues that relate to hormone replacement therapy. These articles are in a question-answer format and each topic is addressed in a straight to the point method, making it easy to read and understand. The website addresses topics such as: advantages and disadvantages of hormone replacement therapy, alternative treatments, what hormone replacement therapy is, and is hormone replacement therapy right for you. The website also has interactive chat rooms, message boards and links to other resources.

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www.project-aware.org/

This website has very useful information about menopause, perimenopause, postmenopausal, hormone replacement therapy, alternative therapies, and other women’s health issues. Each topic is discussed at length and is easy to understand. The site also offers links to various resources such as books, newsletters, glossary of terms, health links, and studies and trials. The section on studies and trials has links to various studies related to hormone replacement therapy and its effects on bone density, the cardiovascular system, the best way to take the hormones, and the prevention of ovarian cancer.

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www.holisticonline.com/Remedies/hrt/hrt_home.htm

Holisticonline is focused on taking care of the body as a whole. It has various alternative therapies for a multitude of problems. The section on menopause has links for each topic and topics are addressed in a question-answer format. The website has a wide variety of topics which include: what menopause is and how it effects the body, what hormone replacement therapy is, and possible alternative therapies such as yoga and color therapy. Each topic is covered in-depth and is very easy to read and understand. The site also contains links to other articles and other sites, as well as news updates.

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www.hormone.org/learn/menopause.html

This website is about hormone therapy in general. The section concerning menopause gives an overview about what menopause is and how it can be treated with hormone replacement therapy as well as alternatives. It tells about various types of hormone replacement therapy and gives the risks and benefits of using hormone replacement therapy. Each section is easy to read . This site contains links to other resources and organizations and contains free publications which can be downloaded or ordered.

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www.uphs.upenn.edu/health/hi_files/phw/health_info/menopause/meno_what.html

This page is part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System. It has links to various topics dealing with menopause and hormone replacement therapy. Each link is either a word or a question that describes what the information on that page is about. The links pertaining to hormone replacement therapy contain information about the risks and benefits, the possible adverse effects, hormone replacement therapy and breast cancer, and alternative therapies. Each page gives detailed information that is easy to understand. The site does not contain links to other sites or resources.

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www.americanmenopause.org/index.htm

This site, created by the American Menopause Foundation, offers valuable articles about this occurrence in life and current related research findings. It gives a brief description of menopause with signs and symptoms included. This health organization is not for profit and operates through charity and the selling of newsletters and articles. (Articles must be ordered to be read.)

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http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/channel?OpenForm&dt=g&id=48DDE4A73E09A969852568880078C249&c=HRT

This site is used by healthcare professionals to learn of new research findings and current recommendations for HRT. It has sections containing research findings from notable sources, web casts, and example cases. This site would be a good tool for nursing students to learn about HRT.

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www.fda.gov/womens/informat.html

FDA’s Office of Women’s Health, contains articles that relate to women in an A-Z format. The topic of menopause has two such articles with links entitled, “New Attitudes Toward Menopause” and “Taking Charge of Menopause.” General information on HRT is provided with benefits and risks explained. Contraindications are discussed along with alternative therapy. These articles are written by health writers.

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www.healthywomen.org/content.cfm?L1=3&L2=52.0&L3=2.0&L4=0

This site advises postmenopausal women to get an exam at least annually and suggests testing that should be done. It gives signs and symptoms of menopause and explains why they occur or what’s happening in the body. General information on HRT is provided, with contraindications, recent research findings,

and it’s link to osteoporosis. Herbal remedies and vitamin use are discussed.

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www.womenshealth.about.com

Womenshealth is tailored to the adult or adolescent woman that is seeking health information. It features an A-Z health topic format. Menopause is presented with general information, HRT, signs and symptoms, and alternative therapies. The author of these articles is a health writer.

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www.baptistoneword.org/healthinfo/newgyn%20Folder/menohub.htm

This website is a part of the Baptist Health System and the Gynecological Health Library. This page offers different articles that briefly discuss topics related to menopause. Topics include perimenopause, hormone replacement therapy, and health after menopause. The page also displays other topics the website offers including, menstrual conditions, information on cancer, and gynecologic conditions. The page also has a link to other resources. The information provided on the website is brief and easy to read.

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www.menopause-online.com/index.html

Menopause online is powered by Thirdage. Information provided on the website is all about menopause. Articles the website offers include, alternative therapies, a national menopause survey, testosterone, and arthritis management. The website also has message boards in which topics such as memory problems, mood swings, sexual problems, etc. can be discussed by those who log onto the site. The website also has a live chat room and an ask Dr. O’Reilly section. This website provides detailed information on menopause that is easy to read.

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www.meriter.com/living/library/women/index.htm

This website is provided by Meriter Health Services. This particular page offers articles relating to women’s health. Topics include, menopause, hormone replacement therapy, perimenopause, breast health, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, and healthy skin. This page also has a link to learn visually how to do a breast self-exam and what happens to bones with osteoporosis. Recommended links are also provided including, The North American Menopause Society and National Women’s Health Information Center. Recommended books listed include topics on wellness, fibromyalgia, and osteoporosis. This page also lists other topics that are discussed in Meriter’s healthy living section such as, cancer, heart health, and fitness. Overall, the information provided on women’s health is informative and easy to read.

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www.obgyn.net/meno/meno.asp?date=1001

This page offers information on menopause and perimenopause. The site is difficult to read because there are ads located throughout the page to distract the consumer. The website has an Ask the Expert section in which information is provided in a question and answer format. The site also provides feature articles, power point presentations, Obgyn.net conference coverage, recommended books, news and press releases, menopause fact sheets, and hot finds. The page also has quick links to other general pages on the website such as Editorial Advisors and find a Doctor. This website does look overwhelming, however; provides a wealth of information on menopause.

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www.vh.org/Patients/IHB/ObGyn.html

This website is provided by Virtual Hospital. This page offers information about Obstetrics and Gynecology. A variety of articles are listed under different topics, the topics include adult health care, birth control, chronic pelvic pain, pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases. The topic on menopause includes articles on, Making Decisions in Menopause, Hormone Replacement Therapy, and Helping Your Partner Through Menopause. The page also has a quick search. It also has links to other Virtual Hospitals around the world. The information discussed about each topic is brief and easy to read.

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www.4woman.gov/faq/hormone.htm

The National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC) website provides a variety of health related material for women. Many of the links allow consumers to read and download information developed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Federal agencies, and private sectors. The resources include information on adolescent health, cancer, pregnancy, reproductive health, older women health, nutrition, wellness, and preventative measures to major health problems. Particularly, the site provides basic information on topics such as, what menopauses, signs and symptoms, and the different treatment options. Also, the site offers informative information on what hormone therapy is, what the risks are, and different therapeutic remedies (i.e. herbal). The site provides consumers with information on controversial issues on the advantages and disadvantages of hormone replacement therapy. Plus, the site also announced that new research on HRT is to be released in early 2002 on the use of HRT to prevent osteoporosis, heart disease, colorectal cancer, breast cancer and many more. The site also lists the different contraindications for HRT. The site helps consumer to make informed decisions about different health related issues. It doesn't endorse or recommend one treatment over another. Consumers must know that, "NWHIC's Information and Referral Specialists are not trained medical specialists and therefore cannot provide health care advice. All questions and concerns should be directed to a health care provider (NWHIC 2001, p.1)."

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www.blackwomenshealth.com

This website is geared toward specific audience-black women. There is informative information of different health problems that black women face during their lifetime. Some of the topic includes hypertension, keloids, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy. The site provides basic information about menopause and what women experience when they have reached this stage in life. There are information on the symptoms of menopause, complications, and different treatment options. Treatment recommendation includes hormone replacement therapy, and complimentary therapies (nutrition and exercise). The information on HRT includes its advantages and disadvantages, and the different side effects. The topics are well presented in simple, and easily understood language for the general public. The main purpose is to empower black women by educating them on different issues that may have an impact on their lives.

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www.midlife-passages.com/menopaus.htm

At this site, Drs. Andrew & Caroline Dott, and Anthony Karpas provide information on health issues that men and women face during their mid life years. The site discusses psychological issues, such as menopause anxiety, sexual dissatisfaction, depression and stress that occur due to biological changes during the mid life years. Other topics include, wellness care, men and women menopause and other gynecological problems (i.e. fibroids, menstrual disorder and PMS etc.). The site offers information on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women who have had hysterectomy and alternatives to HRT. The site provides information on the different alternatives to hysterectomy.

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www.drn4u.com/

The site offers information on menopause, sexuality during menopause, menopausal symptoms, the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy, and hysterectomy. There is also a three- part article to help consumer find a hormone replacement therapy program that works for them. There are also links to different support sites, medical journals, and professional organizations. Additionally, the latest news clips related to menopause are presented.

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www.bidmc.harvard.edu/obgyn/menopause_hormone.asp

This site is created and maintained by the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The department of OB-GYN provides health & research information from the adolescent years through the senior years. There is an array of topics on women’s health. Which includes, pregnancy, infertility, menstrual disorders, STDs, cancer and much more. It also presents information on what menopause is, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) risks and benefits, recommendation for HRT. However, it doesn’t provide in-depth discussion of the topics. It gives consumers some working knowledge of different health topics. It also provides teaching modules on, "Management of Menopause," and " Management of Abnormal Pap Smear." Also, consumers are welcomed to email an obstetrician gynecologists any women's health related question. As note, they cannot provide in-depth and personal medical advice or diagnoses. Additionally, the site also offers virtual tour and web nursery of the facility. The purpose of the tour is to lead parents (consumers) through the labor and delivery process. Additionally, the site is also linked with resources from Harvard Medical School.

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http://www.herhormonesite.com
This is a professional looking website that is written by a registered pharmacist. The colors and
imagery are attractive and the organization of material is easy to follow. However, when searching 
the website, I clicked on resources and read three sentences that said he had “read many books on
the subject,” and that was it. There were no documented resources. I guess reading books can make 
anyone an expert on any subject.
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http://my.webmd.com/condition_center/mno
 This website is sponsored by WebMD Health. This is considered the Menopause Center section of
 the WebMD website. There are many selected articles about menopause listed on the opening page
 with other links that can be viewed about menopause. The articles provide information about the
 author(s) and also directs the user to more related articles. The articles are easy to read and
 supportive in their claims. Since this is a mini-site of WebMD, there are links to WebMD Today, 
 Medical Information, Health and Wellness, WebMD member services, Healthcare, About WebMD,
 and a box at the top that lists diseases and conditions. This website is updated regularly and
 provides links to other resources. 
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http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/intH/WSIHW000/9339/10303.html
This website is sponsored by Harvard Medical School’s web page for consumer health information.
This web site is exclusively about menopause. This could be viewed as a web page, but there are
 links at the end of the document that gives the reader additional resources to obtain more
information on the subject of menopause. The information is presented in a professional format, 
but is easy to read and understand. It is divided up into categories that can be clicked on to take 
you directly to that point in the document, or you can just scroll down the entire document.
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http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/naic/notes/hormone.html
This is the National Aging Information Center website. This particular page on this website relates
 to hormone replacement therapy. There are links about Government Information Services,
 Organizations and Resources, Journal Articles, and Alternative Therapies, that can be clicked on
for additional information. There is not a lot of information about hormone replacement therapy on
this website, so one is forced to use the links that are listed. This is basically a “go-between” website
for NAIC and othersources of information listed on the web.
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http://www.medscape.com/pages/editorial/resourcecenters/public/estrogen/rc-estrogen.ov

This site is powered by Medscape Health. This particular website is directed towards the health

professional and most, if not all, articles can only be viewed by members. You can register for free

and become a member. The articles are written in medical jargon, making this a non-user friendly

website for ordinary consumers. The information provided in the articles is interesting but, some

form of medical background is required to understand what they mean, in laymen’s terms.

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