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| | HT and Heart Disease |
 | | Hormone therapy (HT), estrogen or estrogen plus progesterone, is used by many postmenopausal women to relieve symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, memory problems and vaginal dryness. |
 | | In addition, HT helps preserve bone strength and prevent osteoporosis, and it may help reduce the risk of colon cancer, Alzheimer's dementia and macular degeneration of the eyes. |
 | | HT has many advantages for symptomatic menopausal women; however, potential risks include an associated increased risk of breast cancer, stroke and blood clots. |
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