Estrogen use debated after uterine cancer risk study
A reader asks about Premarin after stopping due to menopause relief and fears of uterine cancer from estrogen. The columnist notes evidence of increased risk with intact uterus, mentions progesterone possibly mitigating effects, and advises waiting unless menopause symptoms arise, with a Health Letter offer for more info.
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DR. Lamb
New England Journal of Medicine
Johns Hopkins University
P.O
Radio City
New York
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