Hormone therapy may cut cardiovascular risk in younger menopausal women

Hormone therapy may cut cardiovascular risk in younger menopausal women

Source: The Conversation

A more nuanced understanding of hormone therapy now suggests that its benefits for heart health depend on how soon after menopause onset it is prescribed.

Menopause can have profound effects on heart health, yet many people are unaware of this important connection.
The hormonal shifts occurring during menopause mark the end of a woman’s reproductive years and contribute to an increased risk of cardiova… [6301 chars]

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