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I've had breast cancer. Is it safe to take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and vaginal dryness?

It is believed that HRT may increase the risk of new and recurring breast cancer. The reason why is that HRT increases the estrogen in the body and estrogen may stimulate the growth breast cancer cells.

If you have severe menopausal symptoms, try to find a doctor who will look closely at your individual case. It is believed that HRT may increase the risk of new and recurring breast cancer. The reason why is that HRT increases the estrogen in the body and estrogen may stimulate the growth breast cancer cells.

If you have severe menopausal symptoms, try to find a doctor who will look closely at your individual case.

New answer by JKJones (Pharmacist (Verified)) in topic(s) Hormone Replacement Therapy, Estrogen Replacement Therapy, Menopausal Hormone Therapy, HRT, ERT, MHT

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I've had breast cancer. Is it safe to take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and vaginal dryness?

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