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What is benefit of ert over hrt?
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Complicated: First of all, if you have a uterus you need both estrogen and progesterone. So that is the issue. If you have no uterus you only need estrogen. Ert has fewer side effects (without a uterus). There is some data to suggest certain combinations of hrt (but not ert) slightly increase the risk of breast cancer.
Answered 10/4/2016
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ERT is HRT: Estrogen on its own has some indications for symptomatic relief. Hrt is a broad category that could also include male hormone, thyroid hormone or more.
Answered 5/17/2013
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