FCOG-0901

A 47-year-old woman is concerned about the use of hormone replacement therapy(HRT) after her menopause. She’s still having normal menstrual cycles and hasn’t experienced any hot flashes or other issues. She is especially concerned about Alzheimer’s disease (AD), as her mother was diagnosed with the condition at the age of 75 and is now confined to a nursing facility. Which of the following is the best piece of advice about using HRT and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease?