Postmenopausal changes in serum cytokine levels and hormone replacement therapy
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Hormone replacement therapy may lower the risk of heart disease by increasing blood levels of macrophage colony-stimulating factor. Macrophage colony-stimulating factor is known to lower cholesterol levels and prevent atherosclerosis.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2001
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Proliferative effects of combination estrogen and progesterone replacement therapy on the normal postmenopausal mammary gland in a murine model
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Combination estrogen and progesterone hormone replacement therapy increased cell proliferation in the breasts of mice. This may explain how hormone therapy increases the risk of breast cancer.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2001
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Cardiovascular responses of perimenopausal women to hormonal replacement therapy
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Hormone therapy can affect the heart. In a study of 6 women, hormone therapy increased cardiac output 18% and decreased systemic vascular resistance by 15%.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2000
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