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Some HRT Pills May Pose Special Risk for Blood Clots (www.healthday.com)

submitted 3 weeks ago by StevenSaus@midwest.social to c/health@lemmy.world

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A study found that estrogen/progestin pills for menopausal women are linked to a 21% increase in heart disease risk and a 61% rise in serious blood clots, according to recent findings. In contrast, hormone patches, creams, and gels do not share the same blood clot risk.

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