Ovarian Cancer - Hormone Therapy And Disease: Menopause
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Ovarian cancer
Again, conclusive data are lacking, but a large-scale study sponsored by the American Cancer Society showed a small increase in the risk of ovarian cancer in women who had taken postmenopausal hormones. The longer hormones were taken, the greater the risk, with a twofold increase among current users who had been taking hormones for at least 10 years. Findings from the WHI upheld these results, showing a 58% increased risk of ovarian cancer among Prempro users. Keep in mind that the risk of ovarian cancer is small to begin with, so a small increase still does not pose a threat to most women. However, if you have a family history of ovarian cancer, these findings should be part of your decision-making process.
| Last updated: | August 13, 2007 |
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