Skip to main content

Late-Life Hormonal Intervention

Meaning

Late-Life Hormonal Intervention refers to the initiation of hormone replacement or optimization therapy significantly after the typical physiological decline has occurred, generally ten or more years post-menopause or after the sustained onset of severe andropausal symptoms. This clinical approach is considered higher risk than early intervention, necessitating a meticulous assessment of pre-existing cardiovascular and oncological status. The goal is to alleviate severe symptoms and improve quality of life, though the window for primary prevention of chronic disease may be closed.