A Higher Risk of Breast Cancer From HRT?

The Bigger Picture · Health and Living · 31 Oct 2019 · 36 mins listen

A recent study published in The Lancet found that the risk of breast cancer from the use of HRT is higher than what was thought. We’re speaking to Dr Premitha Damodaran, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, to help us understand the results of this study and how this affects women on HRT.

Produced by:

Lim Sue Ann

Presented by:

Tee Shiao Eek

Categories:

Health Policy,Diseases and Conditions,Mental Health,Healthy Living,Fitness,Science,Medical Innovation and Technology

Tags:

The Bigger Picture, Health and Living, oestrogen, progesterone, menopause, perimenopause, ovarian cancer, blood clots, osteoporosis, MHT, menopausal hormone therapy

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