Vaginal Estrogen for Menopause May Be Safe After Stroke

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Hormone therapy can help alleviate menopause symptoms, but systemic therapies such as oral estrogen are not recommended for patients with a history of ischemic stroke because they may increase risk of subsequent stroke. Vaginal estrogen tablets could be a safer alternative for these patients, according to a new study published in Stroke, the journal of the American Stroke Association (ASA).