Research shows that hormone replacement therapy is not as risky as once thought for menopausal women
For years, women in early menopause who experienced uncomfortable symptoms, such as hot flashes, had been told not to use hormone replacement therapy (HRT). It had long been suspected of causing an increase in the risk of developing breast cancer. But further research has proven that's not true. Garnet Anderson is a scientist with the Women's Health Initiative, based out of the University of Washington. She spoke with CBC's Leigh Anne Power.
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