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Oral HRT more than doubles the risk of blood clots

Started by Natasha, May 24, 2008, 10:38:24 AM

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Oral HRT more than doubles the risk of blood clots

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5/23/2008

"Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) given in skin patches may cause fewer blood clots than HRT given orally, according to a report published on BMJ.com today. Furthermore, women who take the oral form of HRT more than double their risk of developing a blood clot, say the authors."
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