Cardiovascular
Menopause and stroke risk
Absolute increase is small. Modifiable factors (BP, lipids, glucose) matter more.
Key points
- Transdermal preferred
- Manage BP + glucose
- Small absolute risk
Frequently asked questions
Am I at higher risk on HRT?
Formulation- and dose-dependent.
How to lower risk?
Manage BP, glucose, weight, sleep.
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Medically reviewed by Kindr Health Clinical Team · Last reviewed 2026-06-19. Compounded medications are prepared by FDA-registered 503A pharmacies and are not FDA-approved drug products.