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Age
All postmenopausal women

Organization/Year
USPSTF/2005

Recommended Frequency
N/A

Comments/Grade
USPSTF recommends against the routine use of estrogen and progestin for the prevention of chronic conditions in postmenopausal women (such as heart disease or osteoporosis). (D)

USPSTF recommends against the routine use of unopposed estrogen for prevention of chronic conditions in postmenopausal women who have had a hysterectomy. (D)