Statins and hormone therapy for cholesterol in menopause
Treatments studied
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at whether taking statins (cholesterol-lowering medicine) along with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) affects blood clotting in women going through menopause who have high cholesterol. It may help doctors understand how these medicines work together.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 45 and 55 years old.
- You are within 5 years of your last menstrual period (early menopause).
- You have been prescribed hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopausal symptoms.
- You have high cholesterol (LDL) above the recommended level for your risk group, and your overall heart risk is low to moderate.
- You do not have certain health conditions or take medicines that could interfere, such as blood thinners or other cholesterol drugs.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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