Women on estrogen are more likely to suffer from GERD
November 2008
Women on estrogen are more likely to suffer from GERD.
This comes from a new look at the Nurses' Health Study.
Reflux symptoms are more likely in women using estrogen... estrogen plus progestin...or phytoestrogen creams. Even tamoxifen (Nolvadex, etc) and raloxifene (Evista) seem to increase symptoms.
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