Women's Health
Is hormone therapy safe again?
New developments in the debate
Photo: Thinkstock - Usually involves a combination of estrogen and progesterone (or a synthetic version called progestin). If you’ve had a hysterectomy, you won’t need progesterone, which helps prevent abnormal buildup of the uterine lining, which can lead to cancer. |
Several authoritative organizations have issued new guidelines about hormone therapy (HT)—an area that has led to confusion and conflicting guidelines for the past decade.
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