Hormone therapy may reduce kyphosis development — 3 takeaways

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The Women's Health Initiative researchers investigated the impact of hormone therapy on hyperkyphosis development.

The study encompassed 9,700-plus women aged 65 years or older within a 15-year timeframe.

 

Menopause published the study.

 

Here are three takeaways:

 

1. The women who reported continuous or remote past hormone therapy developed less-pronounced kyphosis by their mid-80s compared to the nonusers.

 

2. Researchers concluded their findings support hormone therapy as a potential postmenopause treatment for those women who may develop fractures or posture abnormalities.

 

3. Further, the benefits of hormone therapy continued beyond treatment.

 

 

 

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