Effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), illustration. HRT is used to treat the symptoms of the menopause by replacing female sex hormones. From

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Effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), illustration. HRT is used to treat the symptoms of the menopause by replacing female sex hormones. From left, the effects shown here are: reducing the risk of heart disease, affecting the pituitary gland, and preventing weakening of the bones (osteoporosis).

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Size: 6699px × 3413px
Photo credit: © JOHN BAVOSI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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