Hormone replacement therapy during menopause prevents osteoporosis. If used early, they counteract bone loss.
The internist and author Dr. med. Helena Orfanos-Boeckel explains in an interview why she supports hormone therapy to preserve bones in women. When speaking to a gynecologist or family doctor, the pros and cons should always be weighed up in each individual case, as HRT, in addition to the benefits, also carries an increased risk of breast cancer.