Early Menopause Hormone Therapy May Protect Bones

Starting hormone therapy soon after menopause diagnosis may modestly reduce long-term osteoporosis and fracture risk.

A large real-world analysis of more than 137,000 women suggests that beginning hormone replacement therapy within one year of menopause diagnosis may be associated with lower osteoporosis and fracture risk over five years, although short-term benefits were not observed.

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Osteoporosis is one of the most common long-term health risks women face…