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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Starting HRT years before menopause could cut health risks, study finds

Some women may find that HRT can help them tackle disordered eating - (Getty/iStock)

Women who use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for at least a decade before their final period may see a reduced risk of breast cancer, heart attacks, or strokes, according to a new analysis.

Researchers, while stressing the need for further investigation, are hopeful the findings can "start a larger conversation about prevention in women’s health."

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