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Association Between Hormone Replacement Therapy and Incidence of Tendon Injuries and Surgical Repair in Perimenopausal Women: A Propensity Score-Matched National Cohort Study.
Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine·May 1, 2026·PMID 42212202
Why it mattersThis study highlights a potential musculoskeletal risk of HRT that is rarely discussed in clinical practice. For specialists managing perimenopausal women with tendon complaints, awareness of this association may inform counseling and differential diagnosis.
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