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I am approaching 70 and have been using estrogen cream off & on for a year. would it be ok to take tablets instead of the cream?
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Don't : Estrogen is relatively contraindicated at your age. Issues with increased risk for breast cancer and heart disease, as well as increased risk for blood clots particularly in smokers.
Answered 1/26/2018
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