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Why is HRT not recommended after 60? Understanding the Risks and Alternatives

While Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is highly effective for managing menopause symptoms in younger women, starting it after age 60 significantly alters the risk-benefit profile. Research indicates that for women initiating systemic HRT more than a decade after menopause, the potential for serious complications increases, which is why HRT is not recommended after 60 for most cases.

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What happens if you don't take hormones during perimenopause?

Approximately 75% of women experience symptoms during perimenopause, a transition that occurs whether or not hormone therapy is used. What happens if you don't take hormones during perimenopause is a journey of natural hormonal fluctuation with potentially significant short-term and long-term health implications that require careful management.

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What alternatives are there to HRT to prevent osteoporosis?

Worldwide, osteoporosis causes more than 8.9 million fractures annually, with a greater incidence in postmenopausal women. For those seeking bone density protection without hormone replacement therapy (HRT), there are several effective non-hormonal alternatives to prevent osteoporosis and minimize fracture risk.

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