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Prevailing wisdom in women's health being turned on its head.
Byline: Deborah L. Shelton
Another major study. More startling findings. Yet another round of questions.
It appears that the prevailing wisdom in women's health is being turned on its head.
Last week, scientists announced they had abruptly ended a landmark study of an estrogen-progestin combination because long-term use elevated the risk of blood clots, breast cancer, heart attacks and strokes.
The decision sent a shock wave throughout the country.
About six million women nationwide are currently taking the two hormones, which are prescribed to women going through menopause.
The findings of the study overturned some long-standing beliefs about the benefits of hormone replacement therapy for women.
It wasn't the first study recently to challenge such conventional thinking.
The fireworks in women's health research began last fall. A study published in the…
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