Estrogen and Breast Cancer Protection: A Fresh Look at the Controversial Findings

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In recent years, the use of estrogen-progestin therapy to manage menopausal symptoms has been a topic of intense scrutiny, particularly following a 2002 study known as the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI). The study, which was halted abruptly, revealed alarming results: women using hormone therapy with estrogen and progestin faced an increased risk of strokes, heart … Read more