| Evidence-based statement | ||
|---|---|---|
| Level of Evidence 2a | Degree of consensus + + | |
| The reduction of osteoporotic fracture risk by HRT is independent of treatment duration (even treatment duration of less than 1 year leads to reduction of the risk of osteoporotic fractures) and age at initiation of HRT. In addition, risk reduction seems to persist after stopping HRT | ||
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