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#253 ‒ Hormone replacement therapy and the Women’s Health Initiative: re-examining the results, the link to breast cancer, and weighing the risk vs reward of HRT | JoAnn Manson, M.D.

The Peter Attia Drive

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Understanding Estrogen and Breast Cancer Risk

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between estrogen and breast cancer, countering historical beliefs of a direct link. It examines data from studies, revealing that while combined hormone therapies may pose risks, estrogen alone does not necessarily increase breast cancer risk and can potentially lower it. The discussion underscores the necessity for individualized assessments in hormone replacement therapy, integrating personal health factors into treatment decisions.

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