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Women age 45-64 at elevated risk for breast cancer with vasomotor symptoms and no menses for at least 2 months have mammography, phlebotomy, and benign breast tissue sampling before and after 6 months of intervention. However, instead of Duavee® (single pill) vs placebo, women are randomized to 6 months of BZA + CE vs Waitlist. Those initially randomized to Waitlist can receive BZA + CE after 6 months. The primary endpoint is between arm difference in change in a fully automated measure of mammographic density with blood and tissue-based secondary endpoints. OUTCOMES: Accrual initiation was delayed due to contractual difficulties surrounding BZA importation during COVID-19 and deploying a fully automated method (Volpara®) to assess the primary endpoint. To accommodate this delay, a mid-grant no cost extension along with amended eligibility requirements were employed. 61/120 participants needed were entered in the initial 27 months of accrual and 37 months of funding. 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