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Hormone Therapy Lowers Alzheimer’s Risk If You Start It Early
Hormone levels change a lot after menopause. Most notably, estrogen levels fall sharply and remain at a low baseline level. Estrogen is a protective hormone1, and this drop of estrogen leaves women more vulnerable to chronic disease, including Alzheimer’s disease.
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