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A member asked:
I am 48 menopaused and suffering from symptoms. am i at high risk if i take hrt knowing that i have 2 aunts diagnosed with breast cancer (at old age)?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes and No: Long term hrt does increase the risk of developing breast cancer. However the risk goes up by a small degree and that too only after prolonged use(5 or more years). Short term hrt is commonly used in those who have severe menopausal symptoms which may be debilitating. Go seek advice from your gynecologist.
Answered 2/22/2017
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Indeed you: Are at higher risk if you use hrt. You should discuss benefits, risks, alternatives with your gynecologist. Not all breast cancers are stimulated by estrogens, but not all hot flashes are worth the increased risk.
Answered 1/9/2014
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