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Short-Term Hormone Use and Increased Dementia Risk
AS AN ONCOLOGIST WITH A SPECIAL INTEREST in breast cancer, I often read conflicting studies about the association between menopausal hormone use and dementia. New study results suggest that even short-term use of hormone therapy around menopause onset is linked to increased dementia risk.
Menopause is a natural process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. It often brings about various symptoms that can significantly affect a woman’s quality of life.
“Who knew that insanity came in hot flashes?” ― Deborah Cooke, Kiss of Fate.
Hormone therapy (HT) is a common treatment option for managing such symptoms by supplementing or replacing declining hormone levels.
However, many have raised concerns about the potential relationship between hormone therapy and the risk of developing dementia.
Understanding Menopause
Menopause is a normal part of aging that typically occurs between 45 and 55.
It is characterized by a decline in the production of estrogen and progesterone, two essential hormones for reproductive and overall health.
This hormonal shift can lead to many symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats…
