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Contemporary menopausal hormone therapy and thrombotic disease: nationwide nested case-control study.

BMJ (Clinical research ed.)·September 23, 2026·PMID 42778212

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Menopausal hormone therapy prescribing requires balancing symptom relief against cardiovascular safety. This large, contemporary registry study provides updated absolute risk estimates and clarifies that transdermal formulations may offer a safer thrombotic profile than oral therapy, informing patient counseling and regimen selection.

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