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There are various forms of HRT and not all cause an increase in cancer. It’s a shame that notion has stuck around when it could be so helpful for so many women:

There are various forms of HRT and not all cause an increase in cancer. It’s a shame that notion has stuck around when it could be so helpful for so many women: bone density, hot flashes, vaginal atrophy, etc. They do tend to cause an increase in blood clots though. The risk is manageable in relatively fit women. In overweight/sedentary women that gets a bit harder to balance out.

wizzwizz4 2y ago
> They do tend to cause an increase in blood clots though. That risk factor is specific to the oral route, and/or conjugated equine oestrogens. Injections, patches etc. of synthesised oestrogens don't seem to have that problem. https://www.bmj.com/content/364/bmj.k4810 https://www.bmj.com/content/364/bmj.k4810 > Transdermal preparations were not associated with risk of venous thromboembolism, which was consistent for different regimens Don't eat your HRT: rub it on your gums!