Re: About the news on HRT and cancer risks....
From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 3 Feb 2000 19:25:45 -0600 (CST)
I have noted over the years that when there are conflicting studies of
this nature, the truth turns out to finally be that there is no effect
at all.
At Thu, 3 Feb 2000, Christyb wrote:
>
>Curious enough that I don't buy it.
>
>At Wed, 2 Feb 2000, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
>>
>>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.
>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>>>>Great Neck, New York
>>>>
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>>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>>Great Neck, New York
>>
>>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
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>>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>>and/or interventions.
>>
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