New Evidence Shows HRT Does Not Increase Dementia Risk in Women

Estrogen Therapy Shown Not to Raise Dementia Risk in Women

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There are several reasons as to why women are more likely to develop dementia, including longevity — as women tend to live longer than men — as well as a higher genetic risk, and the decrease of estrogen levels during menopause. Image for illustration purposes
There are several reasons as to why women are more likely to develop dementia, including longevity — as women tend to live longer than men — as well as a higher genetic risk, and the decrease of estrogen levels during menopause. Image for illustration purposes

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Researchers estimate that in 2021, about 57 million people around the world were living with dementia. 

Past studies show that women have a higher risk of developing dementia than men, making up about two-thirds of all cases. 

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There are several reasons as to why women are more likely to develop dementia, including longevity — as women tend to live longer than men — as well as a higher genetic risk, and the decrease of estrogen levels during menopause.

Follow the link below to Medical News Today to read the full story:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/hrt-does-not-increase-dementia-risk-in-women?utm_term=feature&utm_source=Sailthru%20Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=MNT%20Daily%20News&utm_content=2026-01-19&apid=&rvid=4ba4ec80177cae00eabc43b8bc6648d598c4a356d104663735777e0a0f8b5c9f

Information source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com

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