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Bayesian Meta-analysis of Hormone Therapy and Mortality in Younger Postmenopausal Women

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This careful meta-analysis indicates that hormone therapy reduces total mortality by 25% in younger postmenopausal women. A similar reduction in mortality has been seen in randomized trials and observational studies. Abstract Background There is uncertainty over the risks and benefits of hormone therapy. We performed a Bayesian meta-analysis to evaluate the effect of hormone therapy on total mortality in younger postmenopausal...