Can Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT) Protect You From Heart Disease? Here’s the Truth
- Dr. Rochelle Bernstein

- Oct 13, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 8, 2025
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women, and the risk rises sharply during and after menopause. Within about 10 years of menopause, a woman’s risk approaches that of men, making heart health a major concern. Menopause hormone therapy (MHT) has been proposed as protective. But, does it really work?
Can Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT) Prevent Heart Disease?
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