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Breast Cancer
Physicians challenged to control postmenopausal symptoms safely
May 13th, 2004
Physicians must find ways to control postmenopausal symptoms safely. According to published research from Scotland, "Increasing numbers of women are using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in their 50s and 60s. Estrogen alone or estrogen and progestogen combined given in this age group increase breast density and this has the effect of reducing both the sensitivity and specificity of breast screening in HRT users." "HRT significantly increases the risk of developing breast cancer, with combinations of estrogen and progestogens increasing the risk to a greater degree than estrogen alone. The longer HRT is used, the greater the risk, with 5 years use...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2004-05-13)
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