Is Estrogen Therapy Safe After Menopause?
A clear guide to the science, benefits, and safety of menopausal hormone therapy
Is Estrogen Therapy Safe After Menopause?
Why: Menopausal hormone therapy has been the subject of conflicting headlines and changing medical guidance for decades. This guide helps explain what current research says about estrogen therapy, including some of the questions women most often have about breast cancer, heart health, cognition, bone health, and symptom relief.
What: You’ll get a concise review of the evidence on estrogen therapy after menopause, including findings from major clinical studies and an explanation of how risks and benefits can differ depending on the type of hormone therapy and your individual health history.
How: The guide looks at several factors that can influence treatment decisions — including whether you have a uterus, whether progesterone is needed, the type of progesterone used, and how soon after menopause hormone therapy is started. estrogen-therapy-safety-guide
What this guide can help you understand
A clearer look at the evidence
Hormone therapy is an individualized medical decision. This guide is designed to help you understand the research, the major areas of concern, and some of the factors that influence risk and benefit — so you can approach the conversation with better information.