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Re: Contraindications to HRT

From: Joel (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 22 Aug 1997 10:18:11 +0200


Kathleen wrote: >
> Hi,
>
> I am 50 years old and considering HRT in the near future. Last year, my
> sister's daughter (my niece) was diagnosed with a germ cell (3.5 lb.
> teratoma) ovarian cancer, Stage II. This was detected with untra-sound
> and a blood marker test (and sheer dumb luck!). She had *NO* symptoms
> (age 26). She had the ovary removed and 4 chemo treatments. To date,
> her blood marker has remained negative and the future looks very bright
> to the extent that the dr. said, "You were very lucky." My question is:
> with my niece being a blood relative, would this be a reason for me to
> be cautious about taking HRT. My gyn did a CA125 test on my last pelvic
> and it was normal.

I don't think (and didn't read anywhere) that your sister's probleme is a contrindictaion for you in an HRT.

--
Joel Kompanietz, M.D. CNGOF,
OBGYN.net International Representative, France
Mazamet, France

http://www.obgyn.net/country/i-bios/joelk.htm http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/jkompanietz.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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