«Women who reported early use of HT were less likely to develop age -
related kyphosis, and the protective benefits continued even after stopping HT,» says Dr. JoAnn Pinkerton, NAMS executive director.
«Hormone therapy helps reduce curvature of the spine: The risk of developing age -
related kyphosis declines with hormone therapy, which has been proven to reverse bone loss and to help prevent vertebral fractures.»