No Cognitive Difference Between Early, Late Estrogen Therapy

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....She also pointed out that the study's findings provide reassurance regarding the lack of cognitive harm in the older group especially, tracing back to the trend seen in the Women’s Health Initiative.
She told Medscape Medical News that although she usually does not start older women on estrogen, it is still an option for some who are still having hot flashes. "You have to individualize [treatment]."
The study was supported by the National Institute on Aging. Dr Mack and Dr Nachtigall have disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
North American Menopause Society (NAMS) 2014 Annual Meeting. Presented October 17, 2014. Abstract S-12.