Cancer & Chemotherapy: Causes & Risks

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  • Conjugated estrogens and methyltestosterone

    02/19/03, Healthwise

    Conjugated estrogens increase the risk of developing a condition (endometrial hyperplasia) that may lead to cancer of the lining of the uterus. Taking progestins, another hormone drug, with conjugated estrogens may lower the risk of developing this

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  • Gestational trophoblastic tumors: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]

    06/30/05, Healthwise

    What are gestational trophoblastic tumors?

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  • Conjugated estrogens (vaginal)

    10/04/07, Healthwise

    Long-term treatment with conjugated estrogens may increase your risk of breast cancer, heart attack, or stroke. Talk with your doctor about your individual risks before using vaginal conjugated estrogens long term, especially if you smoke or are ov

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  • Conjugated estrogens and medroxyprogesterone

    09/29/06, Healthwise

    Long-term treatment with conjugated estrogens and medroxyprogesterone may increase your risk of breast cancer, heart attack, or stroke. Talk with your doctor about your individual risks before using this medication long term, especially if you smok

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  • Estradiol oral

    09/15/06, Healthwise

    Estradiol increases your risk of developing endometrial hyperplasia, a condition that may lead to cancer of the uterus. Taking progestins while using estradiol may lower this risk. If your uterus has not been removed, your doctor may prescribe a p

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  • Drospirenone and estradiol

    04/07/06, Healthwise

    Call your doctor right away if you have a breast lump, unusual vaginal bleeding, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

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  • Estradiol and levonorgestrel (topical patches)

    02/27/06, Healthwise

    To be sure this medication is helping your condition, you will need to have regular physical exams every 3 to 6 months. You may also need breast mammograms. It is important that you not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor. Call your doctor a

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  • Estradiol (topical)

    03/04/05, Healthwise

    Estradiol increases the risk of developing a condition (endometrial hyperplasia) that may lead to cancer of the lining of the uterus. Taking progestins, another hormone drug, while using estradiol lowers the risk of developing this condition. There

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  • Estradiol and norethindrone (topical patches)

    08/02/04, Healthwise

    Estradiol increases the risk of developing endometrial hyperplasia, a condition that may lead to cancer of the lining of the uterus. Using a progestin, such as norethindrone, with estradiol lowers the risk of developing this condition. Visit your d

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  • Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone

    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Esterified estrogens increase the risk of developing a condition (endometrial hyperplasia) that may lead to cancer of the lining of the uterus. Taking progestins, another hormone drug, with esterified estrogens lowers the risk of developing this co

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