i need to take both for hot flashes dr. recommened very affraid to take both
How safe is estradiol..1 mg. taken with activella 1.5 mg. cancer runs in my family?
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- 12 Oct 2009 by starlitecsue
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- activella, estrace, cancer, hot flashes, estradiol
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Marvell24 Oct 2009
The risks of getting cancer are definitely higher if you take estradiol, and especially if you have a strong family history. You may need to weigh up the risks verses benefits. If you are really concerned please talk to your doctor again.
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