WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 1997: Re: HRT

Re: HRT

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 7 May 1997 16:50:59 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 7 May 1997, Alexandra wrote: >
>Should a woman who has had dysplasia, has fibroids and has
>fibrocystic breasts be on HRT. thank you.

Hi Alexandra,

Dysplasia, although something that should be followed and treated as necessary, is not a factor when considering HRT.

Fibroids routinely shrink in the menopause and HRT has *not* been shown, in recent articles, to cause the growth of fibroids.

Now we get to breast disease. HRT has been associated with a slight increase in benign breast disease (cysts, fibroadenomas) and is questionably, at best, associated with an increased incidence of breast cancer (studies have shown a slight increase, no increase at all and a slight decrease).

If you wish to reap the benefits of HRT (reduced cardiovascular disease, reduced osteoporosis, reduced Alzheimer's in addition to reduced colon cancer, etc.) do so.

-- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York Great Neck, New York http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm http://www.obgyn.net/women/heroes/harveym.htm

*Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.

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