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What is the latest research into the cardiac effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy suggesting?
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Although HRT is prescribed to alleviate the symptoms of menopause, it can have additional positive effects on a woman's health, particularly if she takes it before the age of 60 or within 10 years of menopause.
Heart disease: oestrogen-only HRT can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. But, it may actually increase the risk in women who start HRT tablets after the age of 60, and particularly over 70
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