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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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  • Estradiol and levonorgestrel (topical patches)

    Drug
    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 at an

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  • Hypothyroidism - Cause

    Article
    08/25/08, Healthwise

    In the United States, the most common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto's thyroiditis, a condition that causes the body's defenses—the immune system—to produce antibodies that over time destroy thyroid tissue. As a result,

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  • Hypothyroidism - What Increases Your Risk

    Article
    08/25/08, Healthwise

    Many factors may increase your risk for developing hypothyroidism. These include:

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  • Hyperthyroidism - Cause

    Article
    12/03/07, Healthwise

    Graves' disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. Graves' disease causes the thyroid gland to make too much thyroid hormone. Graves' disease, like many thyroid problems, often runs in families.

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