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Got It, Hide thisThe evidence recommends that you do not use long-term hormone therapy to treat symptoms of menopause. Hormone therapy may reduce your risk of bone fractures but it can also increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, breast cancer and gallbladder problems.
hormone therapy, hormone replacement therapy, HT, HRT, menopause, fractures, bone, cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, estrogen, progestin, hot flashes
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Rated on: 8/22/2017 4:20:46 PM
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