whether hormone replacement therapy reduces the risk of heart disease

September 1998

There are surprising new findings about whether hormone replacement therapy reduces the risk of heartdisease.

For years, experts thought that estrogen protects against heart disease. Previous studies suggesteda 50% lower risk of heart disease in postmenopausal women who take estrogen.

Wyeth has been trying to get Premarin approved for this use.

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