HRT does not shorten life expectancy

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HRT does not impact life expectancy, says health watchdog

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Hormone replacement therapy ( HRT ) does not shorten or lengthen life expectancy, says NICE in updated guidance.

Risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and ovarian and endometrial cancer was no higher among women aged 45 and over taking combined HRT , compared to those who had never taken it.

And HRT actually reduced the risk of fractures linked to osteoporosis, which is more likely to develop after the menopause.

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