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Short-term value to estrogen touted.
2002 AUG 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Despite worrisome new findings about long-term use of hormone pills, a year or two on estrogen may still make sense for millions of women hoping to ease hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause.
Several doctors said July 10, 2002, that the benefits almost certainly outweigh the risks, especially if women stop taking the pills as soon as they can.
"We should not go into a panic and stop using estrogens altogether. They are very effective," said Dr. Isaac Schiff of Massachusetts General Hospital.
Schiff heads a task force of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists that will draw up new guidelines for hormone use following the landmark study, sponsored by the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
The new research showed the standard estrogen-progestin combination prescribed for years to ease menopause increases the chance of a heart attack after a year of use, even though the extra hazard is small. After 4 years, it begins to increase the risk of breast cancer, as well.
"The overall equation is changed in an important way," said Dr. Richard Hodes, head of the National Institute on Aging. "For many women, this will make a difference and lead to a decision not to use estrogen therapy."
Experts said the new research clearly shows that doctors should not prescribe the hormone combination for more than 5 years to prevent heart disease and bone loss, something that was once routine.
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