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  • Conjugated estrogens and methyltestosterone

    Drug
    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 c

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  • Estradiol oral

    Drug
    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 prog

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  • Conjugated estrogens (oral)

    Drug
    06/23/08, 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 conjugated estrogens long term, especially if you smoke or are overweight.

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  • Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (HRT)

    Drug
    12/05/07, Healthwise

    Before taking ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone, tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure or heart disease, high cholesterol, gallbladder disease, diabetes, asthma, seizures, liver disease, a thyroid disorder, high levels of calcium in your

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  • Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone

    Drug
    02/27/08, Healthwise

    Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone increases your risk of developing endometrial hyperplasia, a condition that may lead to cancer of the uterus. Taking progestins while using esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone may lower this risk. I

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  • Conjugated estrogens and medroxyprogesterone

    Drug
    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 smoke

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  • Estradiol (topical)

    Drug
    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. Therefo

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  • Estradiol and norethindrone (topical patches)

    Drug
    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 doc

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  • Conjugated estrogens (vaginal)

    Drug
    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 over

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  • Estradiol and norgestimate

    Drug
    02/25/08, Healthwise

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

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