The HRT dilemma
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Claims are made about the benefits of HRT, but it can have disadvantages. Before using HRT one should carefully consider family health history, life style, costs, and possible side effects. Other popular drugs which also must be carefully evaluated, include melatonin and growth hormones.
Publication Name: Weight Watchers Magazine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-2180
Year: 1996
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Estrogen's a natural in herbal remedies
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The reduction of menopausal symptoms using the natural estrogen occurring in some herbs is examined. Topics discussed include the popularity of herbal medicine, the estrogen activity in plants, and studies to link therapeutic herb use to decreased risk of some types of cancer.
Publication Name: Environmental Health Perspectives
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0091-6765
Year: 1999
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Herbal medicine is potent in estrogen
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Research presented concerns the discovery of herbal supplements that act as estrogen, focusing on the need for greater regulation of powerful herbs that have the same properties as drugs. The process of testing herbal remedies is described.
Publication Name: Environmental Health Perspectives
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0091-6765
Year: 1999
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