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#085 Dr. Peter Attia on Mastering Longevity – Insights on Cancer Prevention, Heart Disease, and Aging

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Estrogen, Progesterone, and Breast Cancer Risk

This chapter explores the effects of estrogen and progesterone on endometrial hyperplasia and the risk of developing breast cancer. The study discussed, called the Women's Health Initiative, concludes that estrogen alone does not increase the risk of breast cancer, while the combination with progesterone has a small, clinically insignificant increase in risk. The chapter also discusses the different types of estrogen and progesterone used today and the various methods of administration.

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