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Why do doctors say we should now use lowest dose for least time of estrogen?

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Avoid side effects : Like any other medication, estrogen has the potential to cause side effects. The less you use, the less likely that you will have problems with it.

Dr Khanna and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/28/2014

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