whether hormone replacement therapy increases the risk of breast cancer

March 2000

Two new studies are stirring up more fears about whether hormone replacement therapy increases the risk of breast cancer.

Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) is associated with a SMALL increased risk of breast cancer in current or recent users.

It was hoped that adding a progestin might help protect against breast cancer...but now it seems the opposite may be true.

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whether hormone replacement therapy increases the risk of breast cancer
Gastroenterology Lotronex (alosetron), a new drug for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Pediatrics Augmentin is more effective than Zithromax for otitis media
Pediatrics The first oral solution that contains ONLY trimethoprim
Immunizations new 2-dose regimen for giving Recombivax HB (hepatitis B vaccine) to ADOLESCENTS
Immunizations more widespread use of varicella vaccine (Varivax)
Cardiology whether vitamin E reduces the risk of heart disease
Women's Health Ortho-Prefest, a new combo HRT regimen for postmenopausal women
Women's Health metformin for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Ophthalmology three new eye drops for itching due to allergic conjunctivitis
Infectious Diseases Levaquin (levofloxacin) for treating penicillin-resistant pneumococcal pneumonia
Infectious Diseases Sporanox (itraconazole) now comes in IV form
which calcium supplement to recommend for a particular patient
Antiepileptics two new anti-epileptics
drug interactions with St. John's wort