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Timing and route of menopausal hormone therapy critically shape structural brain outcomes: A systematic review of MRI evidence.

Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews·July 1, 2026·PMID 41990931

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It clarifies that inconsistent MHT brain findings are not random but driven by modifiable clinical factors—timing and formulation—helping clinicians counsel patients on potential neurobiological risks and benefits.

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