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。