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A study has sought to clarify the varying risks associated with hormone replacement therapies (HRT). In particular, researchers looked at the risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke and rare but serious blood clots.They compared eight different treatments, including tablets with combined oestrogen and progestogen, and another tablet called tibolone.ReferencesContemporary menopausal hormone therapy and risk of cardiovascular disease: Swedish nationwide register based emulated target trial

Summary

A study has sought to clarify the varying risks associated with hormone replacement therapies (HRT).  In particular, researchers looked at the risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke and rare but serious blood clots. They compared eight different treatments, including tablets with combined oestrogen and progestogen, and another tablet called tibolone. References Contemporary menopausal hormone therapy and risk of cardiovascular disease: Swedish nationwide register based emulated target trial

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A study has sought to clarify the varying risks associated with hormone replacement therapies (HRT).  In particular, researchers looked at the risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke and rare but serious blood clots. They compared eight different
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0:02:59
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2024-11-30 05:05
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https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/healthreport/hrt-tablets-heart-disease-clot/104660116
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