Starting HRT years before menopause could cut health risks for women – study

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Women on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for at least 10 years before their final period may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer or having a heart attack or stroke, analysis suggests.

Researchers said that while further studies are needed, they are hopeful the findings can “start a larger conversation about prevention in women’s health”.