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Breast Cancer
Study results from M.D. Kesim and colleagues broaden understanding of breast cancer
August 7th, 2008
According to recent research published in the journal Climacteric, " To investigate the long-term effects of a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system on the endometrium and lipid profile of breast cancer patients taking tamoxifen. Study design A total of 142 postmenopausal women taking tamoxifen were included in the study." "A levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system was fitted to 70 women in the study group; a further 72 women acted as the control group. All women were followed for 36 months. Serum lipids were measured at the begining and at the end of 36 months. Endometrial biopsies were obtained by hysteroscopy at the beginning and at the end of the...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-08-07)
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