Estrogen Therapy

Estrogen therapy for women in perimenopause or after menopause, typically discussed with a clinician and started early when appropriate. The common protocol emphasis is timing: benefits appear strongest when begun around ages 50–59 or within about 10 years of menopause, and it is often used to relieve hot flashes. It may also help preserve cognition and support skin, with possible cardiovascular benefit when started in that earlier window.