Meghan is showing initial signs of menopause. She decides to research online about menopause and familiarize herself with the causes, symptoms, and the treatments related to this process. After reading about the treatment plans and other details online, she decides that she will not opt for hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Which of the following statements favors Meghan's decision to forego HRT?
A) HRT is least favorable in reducing negative menopausal symptoms for women 60 years and younger who are within 10 years of menopausal onset.
B) HRT is least favourable in reducing bone loss or fracture for women 60 years and younger who are within 10 years of menopausal onset.
C) HRT is less favorable for women who are more than 10 or more years from menopausal onset because of greater risk for cardiovascular disease.
D) HRT is less favorable for women who are below 50 years because of greater risk for Alzheimer disease.

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According to the statement, HRT is less favorable for women who are 10 or more years from menopausal onset because of the greater risk for cardiovascular disease. As Meghan is just showing initial signs of menopause, she might be more than 10 years from menopausal onset, which puts her at risk for cardiovascular disease if she undergoes HRT. Therefore, C is the best choice. Options A, B, and D provide information about HRT in different age groups or situations, which are not necessarily applicable to Meghan's case.

Meghan Is Showing Initial Signs of Menopause