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Do Estrogen Patches Cause Breast Cancer?
I am currently in post menopause. My doctor is requesting I research estrogen. I am very concerned that this is linked to breast cancer. There is a great deal of breast cancer in my family as well as other cancers. My mother was on the estrogen patches in the 70 s. She passed from breast cancer. I have gained weight since the beginning of this, insomnia, acne and my sex drive is gone. I recently have a full blood panel done, and came back perfect. Any suggestions?
Mon, 22 Jan 2018
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s still u have risk of cancer on use of oestrogen patch... since u have family history of breast cancer... nd on the other hand u need hormonal therapy for sexual drive, to limit the weight gain ... sexual drive its half hormonal and half by ur willingness to do ... u engage in sexual activity which helps in hormonal regulation
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