Study: Oestrogen-only HRT protects against breast cancer

A new study suggests a type of hormone replacement therapy only given to women without wombs, helps protect against breast cancer.

Study: Oestrogen-only HRT protects against breast cancer

A new study suggests a type of hormone replacement therapy only given to women without wombs, helps protect against breast cancer.

Scientists found women they monitored who took oestrogen-only HRT were 23% less likely to develop breast cancer than women who did not take it.

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