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Hip Fractures Increase in Women After Stopping Hormones

by | November 30th, 2011

Hip Fractures Increase in Women After Stopping Hormones

A recent study published in November 2011 of Menopause has found that women who discontinue postmenopausal hormone replacement had a significant increase in hip fractures. The protective affect of hormone replacement therapy on bones is well document and the study showed that this protective effect disappeared within 2 years after stopping hormone therapy.

J. Kyle Mathews, MD

Plano OB Gyn Associates

Plano Urogyn

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