Posted: 10 Mar 2015 02:00 AM PDT
New
evidence published today in the Cochrane Library shows that hormone
replacement therapy does not protect post-menopausal women against
cardiovascular disease, and may even cause an increased risk of stroke.
HRT, now more commonly known as hormone therapy, is widely used for
controlling menopausal symptoms. It has also been used for the
prevention of cardiovascular disease in post-menopausal women.
