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Menopausal Estrogen Therapy and Risk of Breast Cancer.

Obstetrics and gynecology·August 13, 2026·PMID 42594383

Why it matters

Estrogen-only therapy after hysterectomy may reduce breast cancer risk, including in high-risk BRCA carriers, challenging assumptions about hormone therapy safety and informing shared decision-making for menopausal symptom management.

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