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If i am taking prometrium (micronized progesterone) 200 mg alone 10 x's/mth does that put me at risk for ovarian cancer?
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No: There is no medical evidence that Prometrium (micronized progesterone) increases the risk of ovarian cancer. It protects against ovarian cancer.
Answered 8/4/2016
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