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A member asked:
Im on estrogen pills how long should i take them before they run a risk of causing breast cancer and should they be took along?
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They don't. : Estrogen pills do not ause breast cancer. They can however make a cancer grow if the tumor is sensitive to estrogen. The lenght of time you can take the pills should be decided by you and your doctor.
Answered 4/1/2019
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5 yrs or less: It has been shown that using hormone replacement therapy (hrt) can increase one's risk of breast cancer when taken for longer than 5 years. Because of this we no longer recommend taking hormones for long periods of time. Work with your gynecologist for options to deal with the symptoms of menopause.
Answered 4/3/2019
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