Re: About the news on HRT and cancer risks....
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 2 Feb 2000 22:03:06 -0600 (CST)
At Wed, 2 Feb 2000, Christyb wrote:
>
>So, with all these findings on breast and uterine cancer risks for women
>taking HRT for several years, does that mean these risks are bigger with
>OC's?
Actually, no. A meta-analysis (combination of several studies) was done
and there was no increase in breast cancer with women who had been on
birth contro pills. Curious, isn't it?
HSM
>
>At Tue, 1 Feb 2000, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
>>
>>At Tue, 1 Feb 2000, Christyb wrote:
>>>
>>>What's the difference in the levels of estrogen and progesterone in HRT
>>>and that of oral contraceptives?
>>
>>OCs are about 7 times stronger.
>>
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>>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>>Great Neck, New York
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Great Neck, New York
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