Hormone Therapy in Menopause Tied to Higher Dementia Risk
Menopausal hormone therapy, including hormone replacement therapy, has been found to be associated with an increased rate of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, according to a new observational research study in Danish women. The increase in dementia risk was seen in both long-term and short-term users of the therapy, with longer use associated with higher rates of dementia. However, no causal relationship has been established, and further studies are needed to determine the true impact of menopausal hormone therapy on dementia risk.