Conclusion
Compared to non-users, we found combined HRT, but not oestrogen only
HRT, to be associated with a reduced risk of all-cause mortality in a
large population of healthy women followed up for many years. This
information may assist women and their doctors in making decisions
around HRT use.
This
research strengthens the emerging consensus that the benefits of
long-term HRT outweigh the harms for most women. However,
each woman should make an informed
decision about the likely risks and benefits, considering her own
clinical condition, concerns and expectations.