To evaluate the effect of hormone therapy (HT) on arterial wall composition by ultrasound.
Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) reportedly increases the risk of cognitive decline in women over age 65 y.
To evaluate whether the increased risk of breast cancer is dependent on the formulation of menopausal hormone therapy (HT) used.
In the late 1980s, several observational studies and meta-analyses suggested that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was beneficial for prevention of osteoporosis, coronary heart disease, dementia and decreased all-cause mortality.
