Does hormone therapy during menopause increase the risk of dementia?

2025-12-28 23:44:11 / JETË ALFA PRESS

Does hormone therapy during menopause increase the risk of dementia?

A new study has shed light on the impact of hormone therapy during menopause, debunking some common myths about dementia risk. Researchers analyzed data from multiple studies, including a sample of one million women, and found that there is no real link between hormone therapy use and dementia risk. This includes data on all types of hormones used and when treatment was started.

This discovery comes after much debate and ongoing speculation about the impact of hormone therapy on the mental health of postmenopausal women. According to researchers, there is no evidence that hormone therapy affects the risk of dementia, even in women who have gone through menopause early.

Also, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently removed "black box" warnings from menopausal hormone products, dispelling some of the past fears about the risk of dementia.

The study's lead author noted that hormone therapy is widely used to manage menopausal symptoms, but its impact on memory and dementia risk has always been a topic of debate. This study comes as a relief to many women who have had concerns about this topic.

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