Women had been told for decades that estrogen taken with progestin would not only ease hot flashes and insomnia but help preserve bone strength,mental acuity and,most important,heart health.

• 几十年来，女性一直被告知雌激素结合孕激素服用，不仅能缓解更年期阵发性发热感、失眠症，而且能帮助保持骨骼强度、心智锐敏，而最重要的是--有益心脏健康。