Dr. Barry Dworkin

Does the route of administration of hormone replacement therapy affect hypertension risk?

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June , 2023

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Source:
Hormone patches or creams for menopause symptoms may have lower blood pressure risk than pills

Reference:
Association Between the Route of Administration and Formulation of Estrogen Therapy and Hypertension Risk in Postmenopausal Women: A Prospective Population-Based Study

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