Medicine's Rachel Pope discusses early hormone therapy

Starting this common therapy earlier may improve women’s long-term health, research suggests

Reader's Digest: Rachel Pope, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the School of Medicine, said that starting hormone therapy earlier may improve long-term outcomes—not just from treatment itself, but because it keeps women engaged in preventive care. Early users often address risks such as hypertension and maintain healthier habits, helping prevent chronic conditions during the critical metabolic changes of midlife.