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A member asked:

Hypothyroidism, take 50mcg thyronorm daily. read that hrts like the above increase risk of breast cancer in long run. is this true?

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Not with this hormon: The word HRT means use of female Hormones(like estrogen/progesterone) for post meopausal symptoms like hot flashes etc. What you are taking has no effect on the breast, only estrogens do.

Dr Pasniciuc and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/12/2015

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