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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

HRT Risk Holds Steady Based on Updated Review - in OB/Gyn, HRT from MedPage Today



HRT Risk Holds Steady Based on Updated Review - in OB/Gyn, HRT from MedPage Today


Action Points


  • A systematic review of papers published since 2002 (post-WHI study) found that the risks of hormone replacement therapy still outweighed any benefits in primary prevention of chronic conditions.
  • Point out that both estrogen plus progestin and estrogen alone prevented fractures, but increased the risk of stroke, thromboembolic events, gallbladder disease, and urinary incontinence.

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