No need to fear menopause hormone drugs, finds major women’s health study

Hormones for menopause are safe, study finds. Here's what changed

Women under 60 can benefit from hormone therapy to treat hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. That's according to a new study, and is a departure from what women were told in the past.

Major Women's Health Study Supports Hormone Replacement Therapy in Early Menopause

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No need to fear menopause hormone drugs, finds major women’s health study

The Women’s Health Initiative scared women and doctors away from menopause hormone therapy over 20 years ago. A follow-up found fears were largely overblown.

Study Explores Controversial Hormone Therapy for Menopause—With Surprising Results

A followup longitudinal study to the Women's Health Initiative finds that hormone replacement therapy is helpful for relieving menopause symptoms.