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Conjugated equine estrogen (CEE) reduces the risk of hip fractures in postmenopausal women with prior hysterectomy.

CEE reduces hip fracture risk, which is a benefit for bone health. However, because it increases stroke risk and does not prevent heart disease, it is not recommended solely for disease prevention.

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The use of CEE... decreases the risk of hip fracture... Hip fracture rates were 11 vs 17 per 10000 person-years (P = .01)
Garnet L. Anderson et al. · JAMA · 2004

Why this rating

Large-scale RCT with statistically significant result (P=.01).

Source

Effects of Conjugated Equine Estrogen in Postmenopausal Women With Hysterectomy

Garnet L. Anderson et al. · JAMA · 2004

DOI 10.1001/jama.291.14.1701

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