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Women's Health Initiative Hrt 2019

Is HRT safe 2021?

HRT can't be described as safe or unsafe. Its effects vary depending on the types of hormone used, the form in which it is given (pills, or patches and gels), and the timing of first use (around menopause, or later).

Is HRT safe to use for the menopause? What the science says

What is the current recommendation for estrogen replacement therapy?

Standard recommendations — The standard recommendation for duration of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) use has been five years or less (and not beyond age 60 years) [66]. However, for most women, hot flashes persist for as long as 10 to 20 years after the final menstrual period.

Treatment of menopausal symptoms with hormone therapy - UpToDate

What is the latest research on HRT?

The WHI long-term randomised clinical trials published in 2020 showed a significant reduction in breast cancer diagnosis and mortality in women using estrogen only HRT.

HRT: Benefits and risks - Women's Health Concern

What were the results of the women's Health Initiative concerning hormone therapy?

WHI results in 2002 found that post-menopausal women taking combination (estrogen and progestin) hormone therapy for menopause symptoms had an increased risk for breast cancer, heart disease, stroke, blood clots, and urinary incontinence.

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