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Study Links Estrogen Therapy to Lower Menopause Risks

10/28/2025

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Dr. Rachel Pope led a study on estrogen therapy during perimenopause using data from over 120 million patient records and found a 60% reduced risk for users 10+ years before menopause.
The researchers cautioned that the findings are preliminary and do not prove safety.
A concurrent study linked postmenopausal hormone therapy to a higher risk of autoimmune diseases.
Experts call for individualized treatment plans as more research is needed.

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Story summary

Dr. Rachel Pope led a study on estrogen therapy during perimenopause using data from over 120 million patient records and found a 60% reduced risk for users 10+ years before menopause.
The researchers cautioned that the findings are preliminary and do not prove safety.
A concurrent study linked postmenopausal hormone therapy to a higher risk of autoimmune diseases.
Experts call for individualized treatment plans as more research is needed.