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Does estrogen supplementation in menopausal women cause breast cancer?

April 26, 2017breast cancer cause Estrogen menopausal supplementation women

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Does estrogen supplementation in menopausal women cause breast cancer?

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Although this issue remains controversial, most authorities now believe that low dose (Premarin 0.625mg or equivalent), short term (less than 10 years) hormone replacement therapy does not cause breast cancer. However, long term therapy, or high dose HRT may increase the risk for some women.