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July 24, 2026International Journal of Gynecology & ObstetricsOpen Access

Menopausal hormone therapy and comprehensive postmenopausal care in gynecologic cancer survivors: A position paper from the FIGO Committee on Women at Menopausal Age

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AFAgnaldo Lopes da Silva FilhoUniversidade Federal de Minas GeraisSKSuvarna KhadilkarInternational Federation of Gynaecology and ObstetricsHDHema DivakarOrthopedic Specialty Hospital

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Position paper explores menopausal hormone therapy safety in gynecologic cancer survivors, suggesting guided approaches for improved care.

Key Points

  • This paper examines the role of menopausal hormone therapy in improving the quality of life for gynecologic cancer survivors experiencing treatment-related menopause.
  • Reviews evidence on safety of menopausal hormone therapy after various gynecologic cancers.
  • Synthesizes observational studies, systematic reviews, and international guidelines.
  • Discusses context-specific strategies for low- and middle-income countries.
  • Systemic menopausal hormone therapy may be appropriate for non-hormone-dependent gynecologic cancer survivors.
  • Patients with hormonally sensitive tumors should generally avoid systemic menopausal hormone therapy.
  • Local vaginal hormonal therapy and non-hormonal options are crucial for patients with hormonally sensitive cancers.

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Filho et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a630150395161722cd15fe5https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.71188
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