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35 years, childless, hypothyroidism, 50 mcg thyronorm daily. read long term use of thyroid hrt can increase risk of breast cancer. is this true?

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Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

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No: this medication is a synthetic Thyroid hormone which you need to survive. The levels should be monitored and adjusted by a doctor. It should not increase your Breast cancer risk. The replacement hormones people use for hot flushes (estrogen/progesterone) during and after menopause do cause increased risk.

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