For appropriately screened patients that start HRT before 60, there is a cardiovascular benefit, decreased risk of osteoporosis and osteopenia, decreased risk of colon cancer, and increased life expectancy. There are also continued benefits for vaginal and urinary health, including helping with dryness, pain during intercourse, incontinence, and preventing UTIs.
What are the benefits of HRT for women who are in postmenopause but younger than 60?
What are the benefits of HRT for women who are in postmenopause but younger than 60?
I'm postmenopausal, will HRT help me?

Written by Ashlie Beiter. Updated over a week ago
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