whether hormone replacement therapy reduces the risk of heart disease
September 1998
There are surprising new findings about whether hormone replacement therapy reduces the risk of heart disease.
Previous evidence suggested a 50% lower risk of heart disease in postmenopausal women who take estrogen.
Wyeth has been trying to get Premarin approved for this use. They sponsored a study...but some of its results are a big surprise.
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