Portland woman’s heart attack highlights hormone replacement therapy risks

Does hormone replacement therapy (HRT) really cause cancer? Let’s look at the facts. 🔬 Many women worry about HRT and cancer risk because of years of confusing headlines. The truth is: the increased risk is very low overall and depends on the type, dose, and duration of HRT. For most women, the benefits outweigh the risks, especially when carefully selected and monitored by a menopause specialist. Estrogen-only HRT (for women without a uterus) has different risks, and vaginal HRT is not linked