I’ve heard menopause hormone therapy fixes everything. Should I take it?
Menopause hormone therapy effectively treats hot flashes and reduces fracture risk, but expectations that it cures all age-related ailments are misplaced. A 2025 Mayo Clinic study found only 13% of symptomatic women seek treatment, while some clinicians oversell hormones for conditions unrelated to menopause. Social media influencers with financial stakes promote unfounded claims about weight loss prevention and dementia reduction.
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Published 19 Jul 2026, 16:00 UTC · Updated 19 Jul 2026, 22:10 UTC
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